2025-2026 Reading Lab Paraprofessional Aide

Decatur Public Schools; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools seeks a Reading Lab Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction in reading, writing and mathematics under Title I guidelines. Candidates must meet the paraprofessional qualifications, including the required 60 college credits or an associate’s degree, or an equivalent assessment-based standard.

Applicants must obtain a passing score on the ETS Parapro Assessment (457) as part of eligibility.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent plus 60 semester credit hours or an associate’s degree or demonstration of knowledge via assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Evidence of knowledge via formal state or local assessment may be required.
• In Arkansas, passing ETS Parapro Assessment score is 457.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics support

Education

60 semester credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Evidence of knowledge via assessment

Job description

Reading Lab Paraprofessional

The highly qualified guidelines for Title I paraprofessionals should be attained before being hired by the LEA.

These qualifications must include: Have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent AND Completed 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education -orObtained an associate’s (or higher) degree -orMet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

In Arkansas, the formal test accepted is the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Parapro Assessment” and applicants must obtain a passing score of 457.