Special Education Para-Educator

Oakbrooke Elementary-139; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 2,007,000 - 3,644,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator for Oakbrooke Elementary in Sherwood, Arkansas. This full-time role supports teachers and certified staff in implementing instructional programs and services for students with disabilities.

Starting immediately, the position involves classroom support, lesson preparation, behavior management, and basic medical assistance under the school nurse.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 60 credit hours, an associate's degree or higher, or completion of paraprofessional assessment.
• Ability to work with students with special needs.
• Reports to Building Principal and supports instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher or principal.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Be prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Learn curriculum content for the classes assisted.
• Apply behavior management techniques as directed by staff.
• Assist with students' physical needs and related tasks as required.
• Administer medications and other supports as directed by the school nurse.
• Maintain daily work schedules and assist with classroom maintenance.
• Support lunch, recess, bus duties, and other school activities.
• Participate in inservices and staff meetings; follow Board policies.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's degree or higher

60 credit hours completed

Paraprofessional assessment test

Job description

Pulaski County Special School District Oakbrooke Elementary - Sherwood, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Special Education Para-Educator

Pulaski County Special School District Oakbrooke Elementary - Sherwood, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945478

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: Oakbrooke Elementary

2200 Thornhill Drive

Sherwood, Arkansas 72120

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED and one of the following:
  • Completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or univeristy
  • Obtained an associate's degree (or higher)
  • Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test.
• Ability to work with special needs 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 a student or 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 ($14.57/hr. - $26.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract: 178 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 6, 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

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]