Special Education Paraprofessional at  North Little Rock School District

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
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.