Owl Creek Elementary School Special Education Paraprofessional

Fayetteville Public Schools; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Owl Creek Elementary is seeking a committed and compassionate Paraprofessional to support students in a Structured Learning Services environment (1:15 setting). This role involves assisting with academic instruction, adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities.

The position is 7.5 hours per day on a 180-day contract, with eligibility based on 60 college credits or a passing Paraprofessional PRAXIS exam, plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Disabilities experience
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Follow teacher directions

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic instruction in a classroom.
• Support adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities.
• Work in a Structured Learning Services setting with an approximate 1:15 student-to-staff ratio.

Job description

Owl Creek Elementary is seeking a committed and compassionate Paraprofessional to support students in a Structured Learning Services environment (1:15 setting). This role involves assisting with academic instruction, adaptive behavior and daily living skills for students with disabilities. Minimum qualifications include: at least 60 college credit hours, OR a passing score on the Paraprofessional PRAXIS exam. Applicants should also have experience working with students with disabilities, strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow teacher direction and provide consistent support in a structured setting. This is a 180 day contracted position.

Pay Lane Range is 26 or 27 (Based on Education)

Pay Step is 6-10 (Based on Experience)

7.5 hours/day

180 day contract