1:10 Self-Contained Special Education Aide Technician for Low-Functioning Classroom

Central Elementary School; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Elementary School in Van Buren, Arkansas is hiring a 1:10 Self-Contained Special Education Aide Technician to support a low-functioning classroom under the supervision of the principal and Special Education Director.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, being over 21, and clean background check. It is a full-time 179-day contract with duties ranging from data collection to life skills support and diaper/training assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Over 21 years of age required.
• RBT certification preferred.
• Clean background check required.
• Pass Paraprofessional Assessment at hire or have 60 college hours.
• Participate in required Paraprofessional module trainings provided by ADE.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certified Special Education teacher with teaching as directed.
• Monitor students in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during recess time.
• Assist with data collecting of behaviors.
• Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction.
• Help with maintaining a safe/clean classroom.
• Work one on one with students when needed.
• Change diapers/training pants as needed.
• Assist with toilet training per IEP.
• Assist student with feeding as needed.
• Assist with life/functional skills.
• Assist with medically fragile students within medical guidelines.
• Assist with other classes as directed by supervisor and/or principal.

Skills

RBT certification

Paraprofessional trainings

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours

Job description

1:10 Self-Contained Special Education Aide Technician for Low-Functioning Classroom

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975758

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 28, 2026

Reports to: Principal/Special Education Director

Contract: 179 days is a full contract for this position. The 26-27 contract will be prorated based on days worked.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31,346.48 to $39,652.08 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist a certified Special Education teacher with teaching as directed
• Monitor students in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during recess time
• Assist with data collecting of behaviors
• Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction
• Help with maintaining a safe/clean classroom
• Work one on one with students when needed
• Change diapers/training pants as needed
• Assist with toilet training per IEP
• Assist student with feeding as needed
• Assist with life/functional skills
• Assist with medically fragile students within medical guidelines
• Assist with other classes as directed by supervisor and/or principal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Over 21 years of age
• RBT certification preferred
• Clean background check
• Pass Paraprofessional Assessment at hire or have 60 college hours
• Participate in required Paraprofessional module trainings provided by ADE

Physical requirements*

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to stand the majority of the school day
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry and squat to assist students as needed
• Be able to run after a student the runs from the classroom, line, etc.
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty. This includes recess, before school drop offs and after school pick- ups.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.