ESL Paraprofessional

Cossatot River High School; Cove (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cossatot River High School in Cove, Arkansas seeks an ESL Paraprofessional to support English learners and assist licensed staff in instruction. The position requires a high school diploma, completion of the paraprofessional Praxis exam or 60 college credits or an associate degree, and willingness to obtain ESL training; starting date is July 1, 2026.

This is a full‑time role with duties including small-group instruction, monitoring students, basic classroom support, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of paraprofessional Praxis exam, 60 college credits, or an associate degree.
• Willingness to obtain ESL training.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed staff in instructing students individually or in small groups, implementing lesson plans and activities.
• Monitor students in the classroom and on the playground to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide personal care and assistance to students as needed to access education.
• Maintain classroom materials and student records as required.
• Perform limited clerical tasks related to instruction, such as preparing materials and communicating with parents.

Skills

Instructional support

Student supervision

Communication with staff

Education

Praxis exam

60 college credits

Associate degree

Job description

ESL Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5708986

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

CRSD operates on a 4-day school week with Mondays off. Find out more about our district on our website at www.cossatot.us or on Facebook at Cossatot River School District and Twitter/Instagram @cossatotriversd.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• Completion of paraprofessional Praxis exam, completion of 60 College Credit Hours, or earned associate degree
• Willingness to obtain any necessary ESL training

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The performance responsibilities of this position may include but not be limited to the following:

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Provides personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping students to access their education, which may include toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services
• Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parent, etc)
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district
• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff member in evaluating students’ progress
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e. small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted)
• Maintain a positive attitude and a vision of growth and support for the school
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand walk, sit use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Brian Nation , Principal
• Cossatot River High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]