Aide - Special Education - Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet (2026-2027SY)

Young World Physical Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Rock School District seeks an Aide - Special Education for Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet Elementary in Little Rock, AR. The role supports the assigned special education teacher and other staff in implementing instructional programs.

Position is a 9.25-month contract with a salary within the district range, and benefits apply. Starting date is immediate, with responsibilities including lesson prep, student support, and data collection.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester hours or an Associate Degree or passage of the ParaPro Praxis Exam (457+)
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities
• Typing ability preferred
• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills
• Commitment to confidentiality of records
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education

Responsibilities

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Assists with the physical needs of the student (feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterizing).
• Assists in and/or provides the transportation of students to and from learning sites.
• Learns the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• Assists in data collection.
• Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.

Skills

Typing ability

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Professional discretion

Education

60 semester credit hours

Associate Degree

ParaPro Praxis Exam (457+)

Job description

Aide - Special Education - Carver-Washington STEAM Magnet (2026-2027SY)

Little Rock School District CARVER-WASHINGTON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY - Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5738552

Application Deadline: Dec 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB GOAL: To aid and support assigned special education teacher and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and support services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month (184 days) contract, Table 803 Grade, plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon experience.

FLSA: Non-Exempt.

• Completion of 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or Associate Degree or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam(457 or above) .
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Typing ability preferred.
• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.
• Commitment to the importance of confidentiality of records.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Assists with the physical needs of the student (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, and catheterizing).
• Assists in and/or provides the transportation of students to and from learning sites.
• Learns the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• Assists in data collection.
• Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom
• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Moore, Michelle <[e-mail]>, Principal
• CARVER-WASHINGTON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: Moore, Michelle <[e-mail]>