1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional – Student Support

Carlisle High School; Carlisle (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle High School in Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support one-on-one with students under teacher direction. The role requires assisting with physical tasks, maintaining confidentiality and following district policies.

The position reports to Building administration and special education staff, is full-time for 185 days, and involves collaboration with grade-level and district teams to implement plans and monitor student progress, with opportunities for staff

Qualifications

• Certified as Highly Qualified by meeting one of the criteria.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade-level, school, and District teams.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Assists student(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor.
• Supports the teacher on methods, materials, and strategies for reinforcements on target children and implements plans developed by the teacher.
• Aids teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.
• Helps plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students; helps collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
• Communicates regularly with teachers as to students’ needs and progress.
• Treats all information about the school, teachers, children, and their families as strictly confidential.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Two years of higher education (60 semester credit hours)

Associate's degree

ETS Parapro score 457

Job description

Carlisle High School in Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support one-on-one with students under teacher direction. The role requires assisting with physical tasks, maintaining confidentiality and following district policies.

The position reports to Building administration and special education staff, is full-time for 185 days, and involves collaboration with grade-level and district teams to implement plans and monitor student progress, with opportunities for staff