Special Education Paraprofessional at North Little Rock School Districts
Department: Instructional
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervising Teacher and/or Building Administrator
Grade/Level: K-12
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
Work Schedule: 185-day contract, Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
Positions Supervised: None
Salary: $17,530.00 - $26,883.96
POSITION SUMMARY:
In this role, your primary responsibilities will include performing instructional duties and providing direct services to students and parents. You will work in a capacity where a teacher or another educational professional holds ultimate responsibility for designing and executing educational programs and services. Your contributions will be vital in supporting the overall educational goals of the institution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- 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 a High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or successfully passing the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.
Experience: Preferred but not required.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and other applicable technology.
Certificates & Licenses: Minimum as stated in the Education requirements, with preference for teaching or teaching-related certificates and licenses.
Other Requirements: Successful completion of ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands | Lift/Carry |
Stand | frequently | Walk | frequently) | Sit | frequently | Handling / Fingering | frequently | Reach Outward | frequently | Reach Above Shoulder | occasionally | Climb | occasionally | Crawl | occasionally | Squat or Kneel | occasionally | Bend | occasionally |
| 10 lbs or less | frequently | 11-20 lbs | frequently | 21-50 lbs | occasionally | 51-100 lbs | occasionally | Over 100 lbs | N (Not Applicable) |
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Push/Pull |
12 lbs or less | frequently | 13-25 lbs | frequently | 26-40 lbs | occasionally | 41-100 lbs | N (Not Applicable) |
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N (Not Applicable) | Activity is not applicable to this occupation. |
O (Occasionally) | Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) |
F (Frequently) | Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) |
C (Constantly) | Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) |
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
Sense of Sound (ability to converse with students and parents)
Sense of Touch
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is generally indoors in a school classroom. Must be able to function in large crowds and student assembly situations. Must be able to supervise students indoors and outdoors.
Paid in accordance with the NLRSD Instructional Assistants Salary Schedule 5PP - Range 01.
The NLRSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.