Paraprofessional

Barton Junior High; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools' Barton Junior High in El Dorado, Arkansas seeks a Paraprofessional to support classroom teaching and supervise students from 7:50 am to 3:25 pm during a 178‑day contract.

The position involves assisting with learning experiences, performing clerical tasks, and supporting instruction. Education options include an AA or 60 college hours, or a HS diploma with ParaPro Praxis; salary ranges from $19,222.22 to $21,091.22 per year.

Qualifications

• AA degree, 60 college hours, or HS diploma with ParaPro Praxis score.
• Knowledge of child growth and behavior; understanding education goals.
• Ability to supervise students and assist teachers.

Responsibilities

• Tutor or assist a group of children as directed by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
• Repeat a lesson when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials.
• Assist in demonstrations and monitor seatwork.
• Oversee students during activities in library and on field trips.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Student supervision

Clerical tasks

Arithmetic calculations

Instructional support

Communication with staff/parents

Cooperation with students/staff

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours or HS diploma with ParaPro Praxis

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924163
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/ Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 178 days

HOURS: 7:50 am - 3:25 pm

SALARY: $19,222.22 - 21,091.22

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist in conducting learning experiences for students in assigned areas; perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification:

• An Associate of Arts Degree or 60 College hours or High School Diploma/GED and Successful Completion of the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with qualifying score.(Documentation must be provided.)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• General Concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• General Purposes and goals of public education.

Ability to:

• Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Perform routine clerical work and basic arithmetical calculation.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Tutor or assist a group of children designed by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
• Repeat a lesson when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials.
• Assist the teacher in special class demonstrations.
• Assist in monitoring student's seatwork.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities in library and on field trips.
• Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19,222.22 to $21,091.22 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required