Special Education Paraprofessional at Boone Park Elementary

Boone Park Elementary School; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Park Elementary School in North Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional staff and assist students with disabilities under supervision.

The role includes implementing classroom programs, supervising students, maintaining records, and collaborating with teachers; requires an associate degree or 60 credit hours and passes background checks; full-time, 185-day schedule, 8 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.
• Experience: Experience in educational settings preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and educational technology.
• Certificates & Licenses: Teaching-related certifications preferred.
• Other Requirements: Must successfully complete ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.
• Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs.
• Adapt classroom work to support and reinforce lesson plans.
• Monitor classrooms and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Observe and record students' progress and assist with evaluations.
• Attend staff meetings and participate on committees.

Skills

Experience in educational settings

Education

Associate degree / 60 credit hours / Praxis

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional at Boone Park Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5925762
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Teacher and/or Building Administrator
Grade/Level: K-12
Work Schedule: 185-day contract, Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
Salary Range: $18,231.20-27,959.32
Travel: No travel required

Position Summary: In this role, you will perform instructional duties and provide direct services to students and parents, operating under the supervision of a teacher or another educational professional. Your contributions will support the educational goals of the institution by ensuring the effective delivery of educational programs and services.

Essential Functions:

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Monitor individual classrooms, halls, library, playground activities, etc., for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Confer with the teacher for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Grade homework and tests and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills & Abilities:
Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.
Experience: Experience in educational settings preferred but not required.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and educational technology.
Certificates & Licenses: Teaching-related certifications preferred.
Other Requirements: Must successfully complete ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, sitting, handling, and reaching.
• Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Mostly indoor settings in school classrooms and facilities.
• Ability to manage and supervise students in various settings, including large group assemblies.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18,231.20 to $27,959.32 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2400 Willow Street
• North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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