Special Education Para-Educator: Inspire & Support Students

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

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.