Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional

Carlisle High School; Carlisle (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle High School in Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support one-on-one with students under teacher direction. The role requires assisting with physical tasks, maintaining confidentiality and following district policies.

The position reports to Building administration and special education staff, is full-time for 185 days, and involves collaboration with grade-level and district teams to implement plans and monitor student progress, with opportunities for staff

Qualifications

• Certified as Highly Qualified by meeting one of the criteria.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade-level, school, and District teams.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Assists student(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor.
• Supports the teacher on methods, materials, and strategies for reinforcements on target children and implements plans developed by the teacher.
• Aids teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.
• Helps plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students; helps collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
• Communicates regularly with teachers as to students’ needs and progress.
• Treats all information about the school, teachers, children, and their families as strictly confidential.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Two years of higher education (60 semester credit hours)

Associate's degree

ETS Parapro score 457

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Certified as Highly Qualified by meeting one of the following criteria:
  • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester credit hours)
  • Possesses an associate’s (or higher) degree
  • Obtained a passing score of 457 on the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Parapro Assessment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade-level, school, and District teams
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Reports to: Building administration and special education administrators

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 building administrator.

Job Goal: The Special Education Paraprofessional will endeavor to work closely with one or a few special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Assists student(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor.
• Supports the teacher on methods, materials, and strategies for reinforcements on target children and implements plans developed by the teacher.
• Aids teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.
• Helps plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students; helps collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
• Communicates regularly with teachers as to students’ needs and progress.
• Treats all information about the school, teachers, children, and their families as strictly confidential.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985458

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Stivers , SPED - LEA
• Carlisle High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]