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

Young World Physical Education; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District is seeking a Kindergarten Para Educator for the 2026-2027 school year at Sherwood Elementary in Sherwood, AR. The role involves assisting teachers in the kindergarten program and supporting daily instructional activities.

The position is full-time, 178 contract days, 7 hours per day, non-exempt, classified staff with benefits eligible. Starting date is Aug 10, 2026, with application deadline Aug 22, 2026 or until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one of the following options.
• 60 college credit hours completed.
• Associate’s degree (or higher) obtained.
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test.

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, 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, including painting supplies.
• Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise children in lunch room.
• Supervise behavior of children in your care.
• Clean sink and dust shelves as needed.
• Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
• Participate in in-services and faculty meetings as directed.
• Report to classroom teacher and building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma/GED

60 college credit hours

Associate’s degree (or higher)

Paraprofessional academic assessment test

Job description

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: 5889014

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

LOCATION: SherwoodElementary

307 Verona Avenue

Sherwood AR, 72120

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GEDand 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 Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org . Personnel currently employed by the District who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

Application Deadline

August 22, 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]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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