Anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional

Russellville School District; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Russellville School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in classrooms and support students with daily activities. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with options for 60 college hours or a parapro exam, and involves personal care tasks and classroom support.

Proficiency with English grammar, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work within FERPA guidelines are essential; bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Transcript showing 60 college hours or pass parapro exam.
• Background check required (reimbursed after passing).
• Must lift 45–50 lbs and work with students on the floor.
• Professional communication skills and English grammar.
• Spanish bilingual preferred; basic computer skills essential.
• Preschool track requires Associate’s degree or CDA and CPR/First Aid/AED every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• May provide personal care for students and follow lesson plans.
• Supervise students on the floor and assist with classroom activities.
• Be flexible with scheduling and cover duties as needed.
• Support students and teachers with academics in class.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and safety rules.
• Handle clerical tasks, data entry and timesheet documentation.
• Screen visitors and manage device inventory (laptops, iPads, etc.).
• Participate in required professional development annually.

Skills

Professional communication

Bilingual

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or CDA (preschool track)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

Eschool

Job description

Anticipated Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 1590

Date Posted: 9/18/2026

Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day

The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.

Qualifications of Employment:

High school diploma or GED required

Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees)

Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)

Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs

Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves

Professional communication skills

All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred

Proper grammar usage with English

All: Basic computer skills

Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred

Preschool parapros only:

Associate’s degree with at least _____ early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)

Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc)

Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers

Substitute if needed

Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district

Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics

Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work

Restraint & De-escalation training

Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.

May need to grade student work

Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed

Uphold confidentiality - FERPA

Mandated Reporter

Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool

Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures

Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc)

Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance

Parent communication regarding students

Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days

Follow all RSD policies and procedures

Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation

Other duties as assigned

7.5 hrs/day (Example Schedules):

7:30 - 3:30 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks

7:45 - 3:45 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks

8:0 - 4:00 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks