Aide - Special Education-JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Little Rock, Arkansas seeks an Aide - Special Education to support a certified teacher and instructional programs. The role is a 9.25-month contract with benefits; placement within the salary range is based on experience.

Ideal candidates will have 60 college credits or an Associate Degree or have passed ParaPro Praxis. Duties include lesson support, data collection, and assisting with student care and transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 60 semester credit hours or an Associate Degree or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam (457 or above).
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities and works well with others.
• Typing ability is preferred and attention to confidentiality is essential, with a strong commitment to 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).
• Assists in transporting students to and from learning sites.
• Lears the curriculum content of the classes in which they assist.
• Implements behavior management techniques and assists in data collection.
• Assists the teacher with classroom maintenance and related duties.
• Participates in staff meetings and completes daily work schedules.

Skills

Typing ability

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Commitment to quality education

Education

60 semester credit hours

Associate Degree

ParaPro Praxis Exam

Job description

Aide - Special Education-JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Little Rock School District JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5959146

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 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 theinstructional 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

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Skiba, Carol [e-mail], Principal
• JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: Skiba, Carol [e-mail]

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