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Job description
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
4/10/2026
Location:
District
Position Summary:
To assist the teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment. They will also assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the implementation of lesson plans. The paraprofessional will provide routine support, and all duties are performed under the direct supervision of the teacher.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions
Ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision
Construct, copy and distribute and use educational materials as needed
Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education
Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
Assist students with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students
Adhere to all policies of the District
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
In CBI settings, other responsibilities may include: Lifting and positioning of student
Changing clothes/diapers
Catheterization
Tube feedings
Oral feeding and food preparation
Oral suctioning
Tracheostomy care
Brushing of teeth
Monitoring and documenting seizures
Monthly cycle care
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
Ability to organize and coordinate work
Ability to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as needed
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Qualifications: Must have 60 college hours - OR - have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Exam
Successful completion of all background checks
Contract: 180 days
Salary: Classified Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
Worksite address
cabot, AR, 72023, US
Who can apply
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