Special Needs Para Individual Support (temporary for the 2025-2026 school year)

LOCATION: Oak GroveElementary

5703 Oak Grove Road

North Little Rock AR 72118

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Completed60 credit hours at anaccredited college or university
• Obtained an associates degree (or higher)
• Passed a paraprofessional 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: 178 contract days (In the event the student(s) is/are absent or moves from the district reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the building/location or in another building/location where services are needed.) 7 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 Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 28 2025 (or 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).