2026-2027 Special Education Assistant-Pre-School Self Contained (CLS)

Berkeley County School District; Belk Corner (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley County School District in Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Assistant-Pre-School Self Contained (CLS) for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment days are 190, and the salary range is $26,280 to $41,691.

Applicants must upload documents via Applitrack, hold an Associate degree or at least 60 college credits, pass the Praxis Paraprofessional with a score of 456 or higher, and provide a TB test within one year.

Qualifications

• Must upload Letter of Interest, Resume, and official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree or 60 credit hours.
• Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of 456 or higher required.
• TB test results within the last year; upload results or acknowledge pending test; onboarding may be delayed.

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Tools

Praxis Paraprofessional test scores (456+)

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Assistant-Pre-School Self Contained (CLS) JobID: 18620

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026

Employment Days: 190 - Exact daily hours to be determined by the supervisor
Salary Rate: $26,280 - $41,691

Teacher Assistant Application Requirements

Required documents must be scanned and uploaded in APPLITRACK. Documents will not be accepted otherwise. Your application must be complete for review. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college; Original official transcripts must be provided at new hire orientation;OR
• Copy of qualifying Praxis Paraprofessional test scores of456 or higher. Applicants that are interested in taking the Paraprofessional Praxis exam can visithttp://berkeley.schoolwires.net/Page/14574 for additional information.
• Negative TB test results under 1 year old. BCSD strongly encourages all applicants to upload their TB test results. If the applicant has not completed the test, he/she will be required to upload a word document acknowledging that the results will be uploaded as soon as the test is completed. Please Note: A delay in submitting TB test results will postpone the onboarding process. (If selected for a position)

Paraprofessional Praxis exams are offered through Berkekely County School District and Dorchester District 2. There is a registration cost of $75 that must be submitted at the time the test is administered.
Applicants will be contacted by the school/location they have applied to within 3 weeks if selected for an interview. Please do not call the district regarding an interview status.
Depending on the volume of applications received, all applicants may not be interviewed for this position. Applicants may be considered for multiple vacancies.