Instructional Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year at Jacksonville Elementary (JES). The role supports teachers and licensed staff in delivering the instructional program and assisting with student needs on campus and in community settings.

The position requires an Associate Degree or higher, or equivalently applicable experience, plus Para Pro Assessment or 60 college credits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required or equivalent experience.
• Successful Para Pro Assessment Exam or 60 college credits.
• Experience working with students or in support roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities.
• Support individual student needs with a calm demeanor.
• Help prepare lesson plans, materials, and collect data.
• Be prepared to perform instructional duties as assigned.
• Learn curriculum content for classes you assist in.
• Support behavior management as directed.
• Administer medications and medical supports as prescribed by the nurse.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned.
• Assist with classroom maintenance and school duties.
• Participate in inservices and adhere to policies.

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Para Pro Assessment Exam

60 college credits

Job description

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

Position Title: Instructional Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year

Campus: Jacksonville Elementary (JES)

Reports To: Building Principal

Contract: 2025-2026 School Year (180 days)

Closing:Until Filled

SUMMARY: To aid and support teachers and other licensed personnel in implementing the instructional program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.
• Provides support to meet individual student needs, using a firm but soft demeanor to help calm situations.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Implements behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Administers medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
• Assists with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participates in inservices as directed.
• Knows Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree or higher, successful Para Pro Assessment Exam or 60college credits and/or experience in the field related to working with students.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.