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Russellville School District

Paraprofessional

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$33,789 / year median in Arkansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Openings as of 8/19/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/19/2026
Paraprofessional JobID:
1430
Position Type:
Elementary Classified/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
Crawford Elementary Date Available:
09/16/2026
Job Title:
Parapros Contract Days:
185, 7.5 hrs/day The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.
Qualifications of Employment:
High school diploma or GED required Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees) Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed) Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves Professional communication skills
All:
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred Proper grammar usage with
English All:
Basic computer skills Typing, email
Clerks:
Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred Preschool parapros only: Associate's degree with at least 60 early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD) Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years
Parapros:
Parapros Special ed parapro ALE parapro
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc) Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers Substitute if needed Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics
Building Duties:
Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work Restraint & De-escalation training Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc. May need to grade student work Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed Uphold confidentiality
  • FERPA Mandated Reporter Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc) Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance Parent communication regarding students Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days Follow all RSD policies and procedures Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation Other duties as assigned 7.
5 hrs/day (Example Schedules): 7:30
  • 3:30 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks 7:45
  • 3:45 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks 8:00
  • 4:00 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks Job Duties Specific to this position: (Administrators complete this section and send in to the Personnel Office for review/approval) RSD Positions (include but not limited to the following: Instructional parapros Migrant parapros Special ed parapros ALE parapros ESL parapros Focus room/ISS parapros Preschool parapros Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/19/2026 1:38:05 AM CST.
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