ELL Paraprofessional

Russellville School District; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Russellville School District is seeking an ELL Paraprofessional to support English Learners across K-12. You will assist ESL and classroom teachers with instructional strategies, provide small-group and individual instruction, and help EL students access grade-level content.

The role includes classroom assistance, bilingual communication, and adherence to FERPA and district policies. The position requires 60 college hours or passing a paraprofessional exam, a background check, and CPR/First

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Paraprofros must provide 60 college hours or pass paraprofessional exam
• Background check required and reimbursed after pass
• Ability to lift 45–50 lbs
• Ability to work with students on the floor and regain self-sufficiency
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred and English grammar proficiency
• Basic computer skills including typing and email
• Excel, Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred
• Preschool parapros: Associate’s with 60 early childhood hours or CDA credential (2 years with RSD)
• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, AED every 2 years

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to English Learners in grades K-12
• Assist ESL and classroom teachers with instructional strategies
• Provide small-group/one-on-one instruction for language development
• Push into general ed classrooms to support EL students
• Reinforce English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing
• Offer scaffolding, visuals, and vocabulary support
• Assist students with understanding directions and tasks
• Provide overflow interpreting support when needed
• Perform other ESL-related duties as assigned
• May grade student work

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Professional communication

Typing

Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college hours or Paraprofessional exam

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Google

Eschool

Job description

ELL Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915687

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 16, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Parapros

Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day

Qualifications of Employment:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hoursor 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 skillsAll: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred
• Proper grammar usage with English
• All: Basic computer skillsTyping, email
• Clerks:Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred
• Preschool parapros only: Associate's degree with at least 60 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

Parapros:

• Parapros
• Special ed parapro
• ALE parapro

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
• Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty
• 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

Job Duties Specific to this position:

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to English Learners in grades K-12 based on student and school needs.
• Assist ESL teachers and classroom teachers with implementing instructional strategies and accommodations designed to support English Learners.
• Provide small-group and/or individual instruction targeting English language development and academic content.
• Push into general education classrooms to support EL students with grade-level content, assignments, vocabulary, academic language, and classroom participation.
• Reinforce English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Provide scaffolding, modeling, visuals, vocabulary support, and other strategies to help ELs access grade-level instruction.
• Assist students in understanding classroom directions, academic vocabulary, assignments, and content.
• Provide overflow interpreting support when district or school interpreters are unavailable or when additional language support is needed.
• Perform other duties related to ESL student and family support as assigned.

• Qualifications
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Biliteracy in Spanish and English is preferred, including the ability to read and write effectively in both languages.
• Previous experience working with children, English Learners, or in a school setting preferred.
• 60 college hours or must be able to pass a Paraprofessional exam

RSD Positions (include but not limited to the following:

• Instructional parapros
• Migrant parapros
• Special ed parapros
• ALE parapros
• ESL parapros
• Focus room/ISS parapros
• Preschool parapros

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• RSD HR
• 220 West 10th Street
• Russellville, Arkansas 72801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]