Paraprofessional

Institute for the Creative Arts; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for the Creative Arts in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seeking a Paraprofessional for a full-time 190-day contract with benefits as specified in the employee contract. Starting date is immediate and the position supports school intervention programs with instructional and clerical duties.

Requirements include 60 college credit hours or ParaPro Praxis, with preference for an Associate degree. The role involves working with struggling students, pursuing licensure, and contributing to monthly

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, 60 college credit hours or passing score on ParaPro Praxis exam.
• Ability to work with struggling students
• Interested in pursuing a certified teaching licensure

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group prescriptive instruction in accordance with the school's designated intervention model.
• Maintain daily lesson plans for each group.
• Regularly monitor and report student progress.
• Administer assessments required for program placement.
• Perform clerical duties including data collection and reporting.
• Attend monthly training sessions on program implementation.
• Participate in intervention team meetings at the building level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy with struggling students

Pursuing teaching licensure

Education

60 college credit hours or ParaPro Praxis

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Paraprofessional

Institute for the Creative Arts Institute for the Creative Arts - Fort Smith, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958177

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, 60 college credit hours or passing score on ParaPro Praxis exam.
• Ability to work with struggling students
• Interested in pursuing a certified teaching licensure

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group prescriptive instruction in accordance with the school's designated intervention model.
• Maintain daily lesson plans for each group.
• Regularly monitor and report student progress.
• Administer assessments required for program placement.
• Perform clerical duties which include lesson planning, collection and recording of data on a weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis, weekly itineraries, and other reports as requested.
• Attend monthly training sessions regarding program implementation.
• Participate in intervention team meetings at the building level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Must have 60 hrs of college or have passed the paraprofessional assessment.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Johnson
• 1101 Riverfront Drive
• Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]