Paraprofessional (Special Education)
at West Memphis School District, West Memphis, United States
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- Teaching support
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- 20 October 2026, on a public job listing
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Special Education Para Contract: 190 Days Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Essential Job Functions Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by teacher. Work with students who may require behavioral management support. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the teacher. Performs assigned supervision of students during meals, adaptive PE, extra-curricular activities, and other areas as assigned by the teacher. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as personal care needs, transitioning, and transporting. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Perform all duties assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile Associate's degree and/or 60 earned college hours and/or passed Para Pro Assessment with a score of 457 Prefer prior experience working with special needs children Must be able to perform heavy lifting of students and equipment Possess a strong desire to assist students with special needs in a learning environment FLSA Status: Non-exempt