Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional

Conway Public School District; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Public School District is seeking a Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional to support the lead teacher in delivering early childhood instruction and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The position emphasizes assisting with observations, documentation, and small-group instruction while ensuring student safety and adherence to district policies. The contract runs 185 days per year, with ongoing professional development in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education/development or equivalent.
• CDA credential or SQP-eligible qualifications.
• Associate/Bachelor degree in another area with an approved Staff Qualification Plan (SQP).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with grade-level and District teams.
• Experience working with preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and licensing regulations.
• Carry out daily classroom schedule under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher with observations and entering documentation into the Work Sampling System.
• Support the lead teacher in effective classroom management to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Collect and prepare materials used to implement curricula.
• Facilitate small group instruction under the lead teacher.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain student/teacher ratio.
• Foster fairness and impartiality in student matters.
• Participate in collaborative planning at classroom and building levels.
• Complete 30 hours of professional development in early childhood annually.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Fill in for the lead teacher in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Preschool experience

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education/development

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Associate/Bachelor degree with SQP

Job description

Job Description

Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional

Conway Public School District

Qualifications

• One of the following is required.




• Associate degree in early childhood education/development


• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential


• Associate/Bachelor degree in another area with an approved Staff Qualification Plan (SQP)




• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade level, school, and District teams


• Experience working with preschool children preferred

Reports To

Preschool Supervisor

Supervises

Not applicable

Terms Of Employment

The contract length will be 185 days.

Evaluation

Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the preschool supervisor assisted by the preschool coordinator in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal

The Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional will assist the preschool lead teacher in teaching and educating students according to standards for the state of Arkansas as promulgated by the Arkansas Department of Education or other accrediting body. The instructional paraprofessional will support the lead teacher in educating students and maintaining a state environment for students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures and licensing regulations.


• Carry out daily classroom schedule under the direction of the lead teacher.


• Assists the lead teacher with observations and entering documentation into the Work Sampling System.


• Support the lead teacher in effective classroom management techniques to provide a safe learning environment for all students.


• Collect and prepare materials used to implement curricula.


• Facilitates small group instruction under the direction of the lead teacher.


• Provides supervision for students at all times when students are assigned or entrusted to their care. Maintains student/teacher ratio.


• Ensures fairness and impartiality in all matters relating to students.


• Actively participates in collaborative planning both in the classroom and at the building level.


• Completes annually a minimum of thirty (30) hours of professional development in early childhood education.


• Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships.


• Fills the role of the lead teacher in their absence.


• Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Revised 10/27/2025