Elementary/Secondary Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027 SY

West Memphis School District; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Memphis School District seeks an Elementary/Secondary Instructional Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year to assist teachers and school staff in daily educational activities. The role emphasizes supporting students, managing classroom tasks, and aiding instructional delivery.

The position requires higher education hours or an associate's degree, plus demonstrated experience with struggling students.

Qualifications

• Two years of college study (60 semester hours) or an associate's degree or passing the ETS Parapro Assessment with a 457 score.
• Experience working with struggling students and ability to manage students effectively.
• The ETS Parapro Assessment requirement excludes CDA hours as substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist, support, and work with teachers, administrators, and team members in educational and non-instructional classroom duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and support student progress.

Skills

Experience with struggling students

Education

Two years of college study (60 hrs)

Associate's degree

Passing ETS Parapro Assessment (457)

Job description

Elementary/Secondary Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027 SY

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Job Details

Job ID: 4934996

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB GOAL:

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational and non-instructional classroom duties.Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (In Arkansas, 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education are required.) -or-

2. Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree -or

3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness) (In Arkansas, the formal test accepted is the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Parapro Assessment”; applicants must obtain a passing score of 457 on this test. A Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and hours of training are not acceptable substitutions for this requirement.)

4. Must have experience working with struggling students and must be able to manage students effectively.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Knowlton , HR Director
• Administration Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]