Special Education Paraprofessional at Boone Park Elementary

Arkansas Department of Education•North Little Rock, AR

49d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will perform instructional duties and provide direct services to students and parents, operating under the supervision of a teacher or another educational professional. Your contributions will support the educational goals of the institution by ensuring the effective delivery of educational programs and services.

Requirements

Education: Minimum of an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam.
Experience: Experience in educational settings preferred but not required.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and educational technology.
Other Requirements: Must successfully complete ASP/FBI and Child Maltreatment background checks.

Nice To Haves

Certificates & Licenses: Teaching-related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

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.