Kindergarten Para Educator (temporary for the 2026-2027 school year)

Sherwood Elementary-112; Sherwood (AR); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pulaski County Special School District – Sherwood Elementary in Sherwood, AR seeks a Kindergarten Para Educator for the 2026-2027 school year. The position supports the teacher in a kindergarten program and requires assisting with daily activities and classroom responsibilities at the Sherwood Elementary site.

The role is temporary with 178 contract days and 7 hours per day, and the salary is an hourly range of $15.00 to $22.32, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One of: 60 college credit hours, an associate’s degree or higher, or a paraprofessional assessment test.

Responsabilités

• Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher.
• Help set up centers at the beginning of the day.
• Help check in children (lunch money, backpacks, toileting, etc.).
• Do lunch count and attendance daily.
• Perform recess duties.
• Prepare and clean up snacks daily; inform teacher when supplies are low.
• Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards, including cleaning brushes and containers.
• Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise children in the lunch room.
• Supervise behavior of children in your care.
• Clean sink and straighten and dust shelves as needed.
• Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
• Participate in in-services, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal.
• Report to and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment test

Description du poste

Kindergarten Para Educator (temporary for the 2026-2027 school year)

Pulaski County Special School District Sherwood Elementary - Sherwood , Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5978112
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: Sherwood Elementary

307 Verona Avenue

Sherwood AR, 72120

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED and at least one of the following:
• Completed 60 college credit hours
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher)
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To aid and support the teacher in the kindergarten program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher.
• Help set up centers at the beginning of the day.
• Help check in children - (Lunch money, check back packs, toileting, etc.)
• Do lunch count and attendance daily.
• Perform recess duties.
• Prepare and clean up snacks daily. Inform teacher when supplies are low.
• Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards. This includes mixing paint for easel and cleaning up brushes and containers.
• Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise children in lunch room.
• Properly supervise the behavior of children while in your care.
• Clean sink and straighten and dust shelves as needed.
• Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
• Participate in in-services, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal.
• Report to and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range: Range 3 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. – $22.32/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 178 contract days, 7 hours/day

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 4, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II
• 960 E DIXON ROAD
• LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]