504 Individual Support Para

Harris Elementary-102; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District Harris Elementary - North Little Rock is hiring a 504 Individual Support Para to assist teachers and certified staff in implementing instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Starting immediately, the position involves one-on-one or small group instruction, behavior support, and assisting with student care duties under supervision. Benefits eligible and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with one of the following options.
• Completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher).
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test.
• Ability to work with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Assist with the physical needs of the student, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and other supports; heavy lifting may be required.
• Administer medications and other medical supports as directed by the school nurse.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Assist the teacher with classroom maintenance and duties in lunchroom, recess, and buses.
• Follow district policies and regulations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Education

60 credit hours

Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment

Job description

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504 Individual Support Para

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939240

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: Harris Elementary

4424Hwy 161 North

North Little Rock, AR 72117

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and one of the following:
  • Completed60 credit hours at an accredited college or university
  • Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher)
  • Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
• Ability to work with special needs students

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for a student or students with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Assist with the physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the student. Some heavy lifting of the student is required.
• Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist with duties such as the lunchroom, recess, buses for the student(s).
• Be aware of Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

• Salary Range: Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. - $27.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)
• Length of Contract: 179 contract days (In the event the student(s) is/are absent or moves from the district, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the building/location or in another building/location where services are needed.) 7 hours per day.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Personnel Status: Classified
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Application Deadline

September 29, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II
• 960 E DIXON ROAD
• LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]