Asbell Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Fayetteville Public Schools; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbell Elementary School in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in a Structured Learning Services environment (1:15). The role involves assisting with academic instruction, adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications include 60 college credits or a passing PRAXIS exam, plus experience with students with disabilities and strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and provide consistent support in a structured setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic instruction in a Structured Learning Services environment.
• Support adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities.

Skills

Disability experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

60 college credits

PRAXIS paraprofessional exam

Job description

Asbell Elementary School is seeking a committed and compassionate Paraprofessional to support students in a Structured Learning Services environment (1:15 setting). This role involves assisting with academic instruction, adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities. Minimum qualifications include: at least 60 college credit hours, OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional PRAXIS exam. Applicants should also have experience working with students with disabilities, strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow teacher direction and provide consistent support in a structured setting. This is a 180 day contracted position.

Pay Range 26-27 (Based on Education)

Step 6-10 (Based on Experience)

7.5 hours/day

180 days/full contracted year