Aide - Special Education-DON R. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DON R. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DON R. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Aide for Special Education to assist the lead teacher and staff in implementing instructional programs and support services.

The role involves Reinforces instructional activities, preparing materials, assisting with daily routines, and transporting students when needed. This full-time, 9.25-month position includes a benefits package and is placed within Table 803 salary guidelines based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester credit hours or an equivalent credential.
• Associate Degree or ParaPro Praxis exam acceptable.
• Typing ability preferred and interpersonal skills important.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.
• Assists in preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assists with the physical needs of the student.
• Assists with transportation of students to and from learning sites.
• Learns curriculum content of classes for which they assist.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• Assists in data collection and classroom maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing ability

Interpersonal relations

Confidentiality

Education

60 semester credit hours

Associate Degree

ParaPro Praxis 457+

Tools

ParaPro Praxis

Job description

Aide - Special Education-DON R. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed , and Little Rock School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5910362
Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Coulter, Nathalie , Principal
• DON R. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: Coulter, Nathalie