What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para-Educator for Prekindergarten position at Lawson Elementary-105?
LOCATION: Lawson Elementary School
19901 Lawson Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72210
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate and one of the following:
- Child Development Associate (CDA Credential) and passed the Para Pro Assessment exam or completed 60 college hours
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in another area with at least 12 hours of study related to Early Childhood
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To aid and support the teacher in the prekindergarten program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher.
- Help set up centers at the beginning of the day and clean and stack chairs at the end of the day.
- Help check in children - (Folders, notes, etc.)
- Complete lunch count and attendance daily.
- Help in teaching social skills during gross motor play/activities.
- Help in distribution of snacks daily.
- Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards. This includes mixing paint for easel and cleaning up brushes and containers.
- Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
- Supervise children in cafeteria and help in teaching social skills.
- Put out cots for nap time and keep cots labeled with children's name.
- Supervise children during nap time.
- Wash cot sheets weekly.
- Responsible for properly supervising children while in his/her care.
- Help in collecting data for Work Sampling.
- Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
- Follow all guidelines set forth by Arkansas Better Chance and Arkansas Department of Human Services Childcare Licensing.
- Must complete annually at least 30 hours of professional development pertaining to Early Childhood Development.
- Participate in in-service, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal and as required by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Reports to, and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.
- Other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: Range 7 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($13.30/hr. – $25.18/hr. depending on relevant experience)
Length of Contract: 178 contract days, 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: April 30, 2026 (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).