Elementary Paraprofessional

Elementary Paraprofessional Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas Position Title:

Elementary Paraprofessional Position Date:

February 24, 2026

Closing Date:

Until Position(s) are filled Company Description Recognized among the nation's top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results. Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation's commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities—an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead. What sets us apart? Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education. Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow's tech‑driven economy. If you're ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support—and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways—join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we'll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide. Job Description An elementary paraprofessional supports teachers by providing classroom management, individualized student instruction, and behavioral assistance. A paraprofessional reinforce lessons for small groups or one-on-one, supervise students during non-instructional times (recess/lunch), and assist with personal care, special education needs (IEPs), or clerical tasks.

Responsibilities Instructional Support:

Implementing teacher-planned lessons, working with small groups or individual students, and providing targeted interventions. Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork. Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions. Classroom Management Maintaining an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment, including managing behavior and organizing materials. Supervision Monitoring students during lunch, recess, assemblies, and in hallways. Student Support Assisting students with special needs, including following IEPs, BIPs, or 504 plans, and providing personal care such as lifting, feeding, or hygiene needs. Qualifications Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college/ university. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Demonstrates knowledge of subjects assigned, educational and child/adolescent , and classroom management. Prior related job experience required. Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities. Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills. Commitment to the importance of confidentiality of records.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person