Special Education Paraprofessional

Arkansas Department of Education; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Education seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in providing educational support within the Hot Springs School District. This full-time position requires collaboration with teachers and focuses on fostering an enriching learning environment for students with diverse needs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience working with children, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of successful experience working with children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of teaching techniques for diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support teachers and administrators in education.
• Reinforce curriculum and assist with student behavior and health.
• Attend staff and IEP meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Human relations

Leadership

Conflict management

Teaching techniques

Technology in education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years with an accredited post-secondary institution

Job description

Join to apply for the Special Education Paraprofessional role at Arkansas Department of Education

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Special Education Paraprofessional role at Arkansas Department of Education

HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description For

Special Education Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services JOB STATUS: Full Time

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A REPORTS TO: Principal and Special Education Building

Designee

GRADE/LEVEL: K-12 F.L.S.A: Not Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 183 contracted days

Position Summary

A Special Education Paraprofessional may work in a variety of positions in a school district. The primary roles are to assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students. Duties will vary according to the needs of the student from physical assistance and care to behavioral management and academic assistance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• To work in conjunction with certified teachers
• To reinforce curriculum, activities, and skills with small groups of students or one-on-one tutoring, demonstrating/modeling, explaining assignments, creating opportunities for cognitive and motor development, utilizing adaptive learning and communication equipment, and/or adapting assignments to student capabilities, as outlined by the supervising teacher
• To supervise student behavior and safety in the classroom, in the lunchroom, on the playground, on field trips, in crosswalks, getting on and off the bus, and/or between classes. Implement appropriate discipline and emergency procedures
• To assist with student health and hygiene needs as required, including administering basic first aid, diapering, toileting, dressing, and/or feeding
• To assist teacher with clerical and/or organizational duties, including grading assignments, making copies, laminating, completing paperwork, word processing, assembling bulletin boards and teaching tools, organizing classroom supplies and activity centers, and/or cleaning play areas
• To be, if needed, reassigned within district at anytime according to student need
• To maintain confidentiality concerning student records
• To attend staff, team, and/or IEP meetings as needed
• To uphold and enforce school rules, local board policy and state law
• To be, if needed, required to complete additional training
• To complete SPED modules in Arkansas Ideas
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Special Educator Director, or the superintendent
  
  

Education And Licensure Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent with an accredited educational institution. Employees must have a minimum of two years with an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education or completed and passed the Parapro Praxis Test. Other requirements per job description.

Experience

Minimum of one year of successful experience working with children. Other requirements per job description.

Physical Requirements

Hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive movements. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects often.

Other Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform with the essential functions.

The HSSD HR Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the HSSD reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the HSSD may deem appropriate.

The Hot Springs School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Hot Springs School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arkansas Department of Education by 2x

Get notified about new Special Education Paraeducator jobs in Hot Springs, AR.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.