Paraeducator - Pathways

Consolidated School District of New Britain; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Pathways invites interested candidates to apply for the Paraeducator - Pathways position. This program provides self-contained classrooms for students with pervasive, global delays and related needs.

For the 2026–2027 school year, the program will be temporarily located at Holmes Elementary School, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026. Minimum qualifications include 60 college credits or a passing ParaPro score, and starting pay of $21.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or ParaPro Assessment required.
• Starting salary is $21.70 per hour.

Education

60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  7/28/2026
• Location:
  Smith Pathways

Smith Pathways invites interested candidates to apply for the Paraeducator - Pathways position.

PLEASE NOTE

For the 2026–2027 school year, the Smith Pathways Program will be temporarily located at Holmes Elementary School. Although this position is assigned to the Smith Pathways Program, the work location for the 2026–2027 school year will be Holmes Elementary School.

About the Pathways Program

The Pathways Program provides self-contained classrooms for students with pervasive, global delays, including significant cognitive and academic deficits, communication impairments, limited adaptive skills, and mild to moderate motor deficits that may require partial to full adult support for participation in school and daily living activities.

Anticipated Start Date

August 25, 2026

For a comprehensive overview of the position, qualifications, and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meetone of the following requirements:

• A minimum of 60 college credits, or
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment
• Starting Salary: $21.70 per hour

Application Requirements

• Official, legible college transcripts showing at least 60 college credits, or

A confirmation email will be sent once a complete application has been successfully submitted.

• There may be multiple postings for the same type of paraeducator position at the same school and/or at other schools throughout the district. Each posting represents a separate vacancy, even if the position title and school location are the same. Applicants are welcome to apply for as many posted vacancies as they are interested in and qualified for.