Special Education Para — Hands-On Classroom Aide

Pulaski-County-Special-School-District; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Special School District – Cato Elementary in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with disabilities. The role requires assisting with instruction, behavior support, and daily classroom activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with one of the following: 60 college credits, an associate degree, or passing a paraprofessional assessment.

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)
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
• Ability to work with special needs students

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher
• 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 student. Some heavy lifting of the student 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 the lunchroom, recess, buses for the student(s)
• Be aware of Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Special needs support

Education

High School diploma/GED

60 credit hours

Associate degree

Paraprofessional test

Job description

Pulaski County Special School District – Cato Elementary in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students with disabilities. The role requires assisting with instruction, behavior support, and daily classroom activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with one of the following: 60 college credits, an associate degree, or passing a paraprofessional assessment.