Special Education ARI Para — Self-Contained Classroom

Rankin County School District; Paris; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Rankin County School District is seeking an ARI Paraprofessional Special Services to assist the teacher in maintaining an effective classroom and learning environment. The role requires supporting students with diverse needs, coordinating with supervising and district staff, and ensuring safety and daily routines.

The position emphasizes adherence to district policies, confidentiality, and ongoing participation in staff development.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or minimum of forty eight hours of college credit from an accredited college or high school diploma with a passing WorkKeys test as determined by the Mississippi Department of Education.
• CDL required and any additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alters the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain records for each child.
• Maintains health status on all children.
• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is essential.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Board of Education or district policy.

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Forty eight hours of college credit

High School Diploma with passing WorkKeys test

Job description

Rankin County School District is seeking an ARI Paraprofessional Special Services to assist the teacher in maintaining an effective classroom and learning environment. The role requires supporting students with diverse needs, coordinating with supervising and district staff, and ensuring safety and daily routines.

The position emphasizes adherence to district policies, confidentiality, and ongoing participation in staff development.