Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Central Elementary School; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Elementary School in Van Buren, Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified teachers, monitor students, collect data on behaviors, and prepare instructional materials in a safe classroom environment.

The role requires assisting with toilet training, feeding and life skills, plus occasional clerical tasks; starting immediately under the supervision of the Principal/Special Education Director. This is a 179-day, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Clean background check.
• Pass Paraprofessional Assessment at hire or have 60 college hours.
• Participate in required Paraprofessional module trainings provided by ADE.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified Early Childhood Special Education teachers with teaching as directed.
• Monitor students in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during recess time.
• Assist with data collecting of behaviors.
• Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction.
• Help with maintaining a safe/clean classroom.
• Work one on one with students when needed.
• Change diapers/training pants as needed.
• Assist with toilet training per IEP.
• Assist student with feeding as needed.
• Assist with life/functional skills.
• Assist with medically fragile students within medical guidelines.
• Assist with other classes as directed by supervisor and/or principal.
• Assist with other clerical tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Conduct screeners for early childhood special education as directed by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975759
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist certified Early Childhood Special Education teachers with teaching as directed
• Monitor students in the classroom, lunch room, bathroom area, hallways, and during recess time
• Assist with data collecting of behaviors
• Prepare curriculum materials and activities for instruction
• Help with maintaining a safe/clean classroom
• Work one on one with students when needed
• Change diapers/training pants as needed
• Assist with toilet training per IEP
• Assist student with feeding as needed
• Assist with life/functional skills
• Assist with medically fragile students within medical guidelines
• Assist with other classes as directed by supervisor and/or principal
• Assist with other clerical tasks as directed by supervisor
• Conduct screeners for early childhood special education as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Clean background check
• Pass Paraprofessional Assessment at hire or have 60 college hours
• Participate in required Paraprofessional module trainings provided by ADE

Physical requirements*

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to stand the majority of the school day
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry and squat to assist students as needed
• Be able to walk short distances to escort students between classrooms
• Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)
• Be able to run/chase a student that runs from the classroom, line, etc
• Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty. This includes recess, before school drop offs and after school pick- ups

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to: Principal/Special Education Director

Contract: 179 days is a full contract this position. 26-27 contract will be prorated based on days worked.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28,339.28 to $36,644.88 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education