Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1

Any School; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools in El Dorado, Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for 1:1 support. You will work with a student(s) under the supervision of a classroom teacher or principal, providing physical help and emotional support to enable full benefits from the educational placement.

The role requires an Associate degree or 60 college hours or a high school diploma with ParaPro Praxis, and you will perform routine classroom duties, supervision, and assist in various

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree or 60 college hours or high school diploma/GED with ParaPro Praxis score (documentation required).
• Knowledge of child growth and development and public education goals.
• Ability to supervise students, follow instructions, perform clerical tasks, and maintain cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Tutor or assist a student or group designated by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills; repeat lessons when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials; assist in demonstrations; monitor seatwork; supervise during activities and field trips.

Education

Associate of Arts degree / 60 college hours / high school diploma or GED with ParaPro Praxis score

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1

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Job Details

Job ID: 5923916
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/ Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 178 days

HOURS: 7:50 am - 3:25 pm

SALARY: $19,222.22 - $21,091.22

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Special Education Paraprofessional will endeavor to work closely with one or a few special needs students on a regular basis in order to provide them with they physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification:

• An Associate of Arts Degree or 60 College hours or High School Diploma/GED and Successful Completion of the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with qualifying score.(Documentation must be provided.)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• General Concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.
• General Purposes and goals of public education.

Ability to:

• Assume responsibility for supervising students.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Perform routine clerical work and basic arithmetical calculation.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Tutor or assist a student or group of children designateted by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
• Repeat a lesson when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials.
• Assist the teacher in special class demonstrations.
• Assist in monitoring student’s seatwork.
• Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities in library and on field trips.
• Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19,222.22 to $21,091.22 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required