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Special Education Para-Educator

Part-time

Pulaski County Special School District

Little Rock, ARPart-time$15–27.45/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$15–27.45/hr
Location
Little Rock, AR
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Pulaski County Special School District is hiring a Special Education Para-Educator. The Special Education Para‑Educator will aid and support teachers and certified personnel in implementing instructional programs and related services for students with disabilities at Robinson High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Key focus areas include Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites, Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection, and Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.

Important skills include Ability To Work With Special Students, Implement Instructional Activities, Assist In Lesson Planning, Data Collection, Knowledge Of Curriculum Content, and Implement Behavior Management Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ability to Work With Special StudentsImplement Instructional ActivitiesAssist in Lesson PlanningData CollectionKnowledge of Curriculum ContentImplement Behavior Management TechniquesAssist With Physical NeedsHeavy Lifting of StudentsAdminister MedicationsComplete Daily Work SchedulesClassroom Maintenance AssistanceParticipate in Inservices and MeetingsKnowledge of Board of Education Policies

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDTwo Years of Higher Education or Associate’s Degree or Paraprofessional Academic Assessment Test

Full job description

LOCATION: Robinson High School

21501 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, Arkansas 72223

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s degree (or higher) degree or passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test

  • Ability to work with special students

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for students with disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.

  • Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.

  • Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.

  • Acquire knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.

  • Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.

  • Assist with the physical needs including (but not limited to) feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students. Some heavy lifting of students is required.

  • Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.

  • Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.

  • Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.

  • Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.

  • Participate in inservices, staffing and faculty meetings, etc.

  • Know Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Range 7 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. - $27.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 181 contract days, 7.5 hrs/day (In the event the needs of the classroom and/or children change, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the same building or alternate location where services are needed.)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online district application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 18, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Job Categories: Instructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA

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