Special Education Paraprofessional - Empower Students

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

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.