• Special Needs Para - Individual Support

    Pulaski County Special School District (Sherwood, AR)


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High School diploma/GED

    + Completed 60 hours of study at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s degree (or higher) or passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test.

    + Ability to work with special needs students

     

    REPORTS TO: Building Principal

     

    JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for a student or students with disabilities.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.2. Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.3. Assist with the physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the student. Some heavy lifting of the student is required.4. Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.5. Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal. 6. Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.7. Assist with duties such as the lunchroom, recess, buses for the student(s).8. Be aware of Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same.9. Perform other duties as assigned.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    Salary Range: Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($14.57/hr. - $26.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

     

    Length of Contract: 181 days (In the event the student(s) is/are absent or moves from the district, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in year same building/location or in another building/location where services are needed.) 7 1/2 hours per day

     

    FLSA Status: Non-exempt

     

    Personnel Status: Classified

     

    Benefits Eligible: Yes

    EVALUATION:

    Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

    Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

     

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

     

    PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 3

     

    Job Categories: Instructional Support, Individual Aide