Special Needs Paraprofessional

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

Job summary

El Dorado Public Schools Northwest Elementary in El Dorado, Arkansas is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and assist with activities. The role is full-time (178 days), with hours 7:50 am–3:25 pm and a salary range of $19,222.22 to $21,091.22 annually.

Qualifications include an Associate of Arts, 60 college hours, or a high school diploma with ParaPro Praxis scoring. Duties include tutoring, reviewing skills, disciplinary support, and basic clerical tasks under the

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree or 60 college hours required; HS diploma with ParaPro Praxis score accepted.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and behavior.
• Understanding the aims and goals of public education.

Responsibilities

• Tutor or assist a group of children as designed by the teacher.
• Review and summarize learning of specific skills.
• Repeat lessons when necessary.
• Dispense and clean up materials.
• Assist the teacher in demonstrations.
• Monitor and supervise students during activities.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Child growth concepts

Public education goals

Education

Associate of Arts Degree

60 College hours

High School Diploma/GED + ParaPro Praxis

Job description

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5964177
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

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: $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