Special Education Para-Educator

Pulaski-County-Special-School-District; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District is hiring a Special Education Para-Educator for Clinton Elementary School in Sherwood, Arkansas. Immediate start; posting until filled.

The role supports teachers and students with disabilities in instructional activities on campus and in the community. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with additional college credits, an associate degree, or successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one of: sixty college credits, an associate’s degree or higher, or passing a paraprofessional assessment test.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal.
• 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 you assist.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by the teacher/building principal.
• Assist with the physical needs including feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students.
• 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.

Skills

Ability to work with special students

Education

High school diploma/GED

Sixty college credits

Associate’s degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment test

Job description

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Special Education Para-Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927138

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: Clinton Elementary School

142 Hollywood Avenue

Sherwood,Arkansas 72120

• High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
  • Completedsixty (60) credit hoursat an at an accredited college or university
  • Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher)
  • 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 hrs./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.

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).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 20, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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