Special Needs Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools' El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas is seeking a Special Needs Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs. The role involves assisting in learning experiences, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks under the supervision of a classroom teacher or principal.

The position runs 178 days with hours 7:50 am to 3:25 pm; salary range $19,222.22 to $21,091.22 per year; starting date to be determined.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher, or 60 college hours or HS diploma with ParaPro Praxis score.

Responsibilities

• Tutor or assist a group of children as directed by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
• Repeat a lesson when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials.
• Assist the teacher in demonstrations.
• Assist in monitoring student seatwork.
• Oversee and supervise students during activities and field trips.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Student supervision

Clerical tasks

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate of Arts / 60 college hours / HS diploma + ParaPro

Job description

Special Needs Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976795

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Salary: $19,222.22 - $21,091.22

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: Assist in conducting learning experiences for students in assigned areas; perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to perform related work as required.

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 group of children designed 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