2026-2027 Special Education ParaProfessional Aide

Young World Physical Education; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 19,892 - 20,939; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Decatur, Arkansas, is hiring a full-time Special Education ParaProfessional Aide starting immediately. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent, along with 60 semester credit hours or an associate’s degree.

Key qualifications include passing the ETS Parapro Assessment to assist in instructing students in reading, writing, and mathematics. The salary range for this position is between $14.44 and $15.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent.
• Completed 60 semester credit hours or obtained an associate’s degree.
• Pass the ETS Parapro Assessment with a minimum score of 457.

Education

Secondary school diploma or recognized equivalent

60 semester credit hours or higher degree

Knowledge of instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education ParaProfessional Aide

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The highly qualified guidelines for Title I paraprofessionals must be attained before being hired by the LEA. These qualifications must include:

• Have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Completed 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree.
• Met 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.

Position Type and Salary

Full-Time. Salary: $14.44 to $15.20 per hour.

Application Deadline

Posted until filled.