Special Education Paraprofessional

MHPS - Special Education Dept.; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Home Public Schools is seeking applicants for a Special Education paraprofessional in the Special Education Department at Hackler Intermediate School in Mountain Home, AR.

Starting Date: Immediate. Salary Schedule: I-4; 178 day contract. Location: Hackler Intermediate School (TBD).

The role may involve either instructional paraprofessional duties or one-to-one support, with CPR/First Aid training encouraged and a strong focus on student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, minimum of 60 hours of college credit or successfully completed Parapro exam.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and maintain schedule as dictated by building administration, special education director, or special education teacher
• Properly and effectively notifying building principal, special education teacher, and Substitute coordinator when you are unable to be present
• Able to lift and stoop
• Enjoy working with students
• Accompany students to the general education classroom, cafeteria, playground, restroom, and or other locations on the school campus.
• Understanding regarding student behavior which requires patience-follow behavior plans
• CPR/First Aid training
• Ability to work well with others and take directions
• Accept feedback both constructive and positive
• Must perform personal care for students with needed
• Willingness to be reassigned in order to help other needs in the district
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Paraprofessional

Disability support

Education

Associates degree

60 college hours or Parapro exam

Job description

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Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940376

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mountain Home Public Schools is seeking applicants for the classified position of a Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department.

Start Date: Immediate

Salary Schedule: I-4; 178 day contract

Location: Hackler Intermediate School; (TBD)

Contact Information:

Special Education Dept

870-425-1247

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree, minimum of 60 hours of college credit or successfully completed Parapro exam
• Ability to work with students with disabilities

Job Summary

A special education paraprofessional is a vital component to ensuring students' needs are being met. This position can be either an instructional paraprofessional or a one-to-one paraprofessional.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be punctual and maintain schedule as dictated by building administration, special education director, or special education teacher
• Properly and effectively notifying building principal, special education teacher, and Substitute coordinator when you are unable to be present
• Able to lift and stoop
• Enjoy working with students
• Accompany students to the general education classroom, cafeteria, playground, restroom, and or other locations on the school campus.
• Understanding regarding student behavior which requires patience-follow behavior plans
• CPR/First Aid training
• Ability to work well with others and take directions
• Accept feedback both constructive and positive
• Must perform personal care for students with needed
• Willingness to be reassigned in order to help other needs in the district
• Any other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time