Paraprofessional - Early Childhood

Northwest Arkansas Ed Co-Op; Farmington (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arkansas Ed Co-Op (NWAESC Main Office, Farmington, AR) is seeking a Paraprofessional to support identified students ages 3-5 in early childhood special education. The role reports to the Early Childhood SPED Coordinator and can be either 190 days or hourly, depending on need, with immediate start.

The paraprofessional will provide instructional and behavioral support, develop appropriate instructional materials, collect progress data, and maintain confidentiality while following

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete background checks as directed by the ECC.
• Ability to complete records accurately and timely.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Organizational skills, flexibility, and willingness to adapt with current educational methodologies.
• Past experience working with special education or preschool special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students with special needs.
• Provide behavioral support to special needs students.
• Prepare developmentally appropriate instructional materials for students with special needs.
• Collect and maintain data to document each child’s progress as directed by a licensed teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and handle them securely.
• Use technology to support student learning and services.
• Follow child care licensing regulations for classrooms regulated by DHS.
• Follow NWAESC policies and procedures.
• Assist with routine clerical activities supporting the program as needed.
• Support the Early Childhood Coordinator with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Paraprofessional - Early Childhood

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919164

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional

Reports To: Early Childhood SPED Coordinator

Contract Length: 190 days or Hourly (depends on need)

SUMMARY: The Early Childhood Paraprofessional will provide support and work directly assisting identified students ages 3-5 to improve skills in specific areas related to the student’s individual needs as stated in the IEP. This position is responsible for providing instructional and/or behavioral support to special education students in high needs programs under the direction of a licensed special education teacher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional support to students to special needs students.
• Provide behavioral support to special needs students.
• Prepare developmental appropriate materials for instruction to meet the needs of students with special needs.
• Collects and maintains data to document each child’s progress when directed by a licensed teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality of children and turns in all student records when required.
• Uses technology in a meaningful manner to support student learning and services.
• Follows child care licensing regulations when in a classroom setting regulated by DHS.
• Follows NWAESC policies and procedures.
• Perform some routine clerical activities that support the program as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete background checks as directed by the ECC
• Ability to complete records accurately and timely.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Organizational skills, flexibility, and willing to transcend with current educational methodologies
• Past experience working with special education or preschool special education

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee will be required to lift heavy educational supplies and/or files daily inside and outside of sites. The employee will be required to travel daily to multiple sites with different types of weather conditions unless a district is closed due to inclement weather. The employee will be required to stand, sit, bend, or stoop for extended periods of time due to sitting in a student chair or sitting on the floor to provide services. The employee will be required at times to work with students in indoor and outdoor settings that require physical activity to model gross motor activities to improve gross motor progress.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Colleen Devore , Early Childhood Coordinator
• NWAESC Main Office
• Phone: [phone] Ext 223
• Email: [e-mail]