PARAPROFESSIONAL

Rite of Passage•Bryant, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional is an active member of the Education Department at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC), a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth in Bryant, Arkansas. The position provides instructional services to students, taking direction from certified staff to assist with classroom instruction and implement effective classroom management strategies. The Paraprofessional conducts small-group and individual instruction as needed, tracks attendance, maintains weekly grades, and ensures student grades are available and posted. The role offers the opportunity to help create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for youth while contributing to their growth and success. AJATC provides a campus with residential dormitories, an on-site school and library, vocational training, a chapel, gymnasium, medical services, and an outdoor recreation area.

Requirements

Possess an Associate’s Degree or an active Parapro Certification.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical examination, and TB test.
Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.
Meet the requirements to become an ROP-eligible driver, including having a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional services to students as an active member of the Education Department.
Assist with classroom instruction under the direction of certified staff.
Implement effective classroom management strategies.
Conduct small-group and individual instruction as needed.
Track attendance.
Maintain weekly grades and ensure student grades are available and posted.
Help create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for youth.