Special Needs Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers by guiding student learning experiences and performing clerical tasks. The role involves supervising students, assisting with instructional activities, and helping manage classroom materials.

The paraprofessional will work under teacher and administrator supervision, ensuring clear instruction and a supportive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in learning experiences for students.
• Ability to perform routine clerical work and basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Tutor or assist groups of children as directed by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning progress in specific skills.
• Repeat lessons when necessary to reinforce understanding.
• Dispense and clean up materials for activities.
• Assist in demonstrations and supervise field trips.
• Monitor students during classroom activities and maintain discipline when needed.

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Clerical tasks

Basic math skills

Education

AA degree or 60 college hours

ParaPro Praxis score

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: $18,754.08 - $20,623.08

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

1. Tutor or assist a group of children designed by the teacher.
2. Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
3. Repeat a lesson when necessary.
4. Dispense and clean up materials.
5. Assist the teacher in special class demonstrations.
6. Assist in monitoring student's seatwork.
7. Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities in library and on field trips.
8. Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher.