Special Education Para

Pulaski-County-Special-School-District; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 28,052,000 - 51,471,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional at Maumelle High School in Maumelle, AR. The role supports the instructional program for students with disabilities under the supervision of licensed staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson delivery, preparing materials, managing behavior per district policies, and helping with daily student needs such as feeding and mobility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 60 college credits or an associate degree or passed paraprofessional assessment test.
• Ability to work with special students.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by teacher/principal.
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Be prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Know the curriculum content of classes you assist.
• Apply behavior management techniques as directed.
• Assist with students' physical needs (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed by the nurse.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned.
• Assist with classroom maintenance and with lunch/recess/bus duties.
• Participate in inservices, staffing and faculty meetings.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Special Education

Student Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

60 college credits or Associate degree

Para paraprofessional assessment

Job description

Pulaski County Special School District Maumelle High-151 - Maumelle, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Special Education Para

Pulaski County Special School District Maumelle High-151 - Maumelle, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Pulaski County Special School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5907739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: MaumelleHigh School

100 Victory Lane

Maumelle, Arkansas 72113

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Completed 60 credit hours at an institution of higher education
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher) degree
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
• Ability to work with special students

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for students with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquire knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Assist with the physical needs including (but not limited to) feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students. Some heavy lifting of students is required.
• Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participate in inservices, staffing and faculty meetings, etc.
• Know Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Salary Range: Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. - $27.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 181 contract days (In the event the needs of the classroom and/or children change, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the same building or alternate location where services are needed.) 7 1/2 hours per day.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Application Deadline

September 2, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II
• 960 E DIXON ROAD
• LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]