Special Education Paraprofessional 1:15

Applitrack; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Conway Public School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support one or more students with physical and emotional needs under teacher supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with grade-level teams and regular communication with families as part of a committed district effort.

The position operates on an 185-day contract with placement on the N-Paraprofessional salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per Arkansas standards.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows district policies and procedures.
• Assists assigned student with physical tasks under supervision.
• Supports teacher with reinforcement strategies and prepares materials.
• Aids communication between home and school when requested.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.
• Helps schedule activities and prepare learning materials for students.
• Keeps information about students and families confidential.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Lift 25 pounds

Education

60 college credits

Associate's degree

Parapro ETS score 457

Job description

Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conway Public School District

Qualifications

• Certified as Highly Qualified by meeting one of the following criteria:
  • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester credit hours)
  • Possesses an associate's (or higher) degree
  • Obtained a passing score of 457 on the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Parapro Assessment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade-level, school, and District teams
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Reports to

Building administration and special education administrators

Supervises

Not applicable

Terms of Employment

The contract length will be 185 days. The salary schedule will be N - Paraprofessional.

Evaluation

Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the building administrator.

Job Goal

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 the physical help and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from their educational placement under the direction of the supervising teacher(s).

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Assists student(s) to whom assigned in any physical tasks directed by supervisor.
• Supports the teacher on methods, materials, and strategies for reinforcements on target children and implements plans developed by the teacher.
• Aids teacher, when requested, in communication between home and school.
• Participates in ongoing staff development.
• Helps plan scheduling for meeting the needs of students; helps collect and/or prepare materials to support student learning.
• Communicates regularly with teachers as to students' needs and progress.
• Treats all information about the school, teachers, children, and their families as strictly confidential.
• Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.