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Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Russellville School District

Russellville, AR • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Position Type:
Elementary Classified/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/11/2026
Location:
Sequoyah Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Job Title: Parapros
Contract Days: 185, 7.5 hrs/day
The Parapros are directly supervised and evaluated by the administrators at the building/department.
Qualifications of Employment:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Parapros must provide a transcript showing at least 60 college hours or pass the parapro exam (RSD can provide this parapro exam, but the candidate is responsible for the testing fees)
  • Pass a background check (RSD will reimburse once passed)
  • Need to be able to pick up at 45-50 lbs
  • Must be able to work with students on the floor and get up by themselves
  • Professional communication skills
    • All: Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred
    • Proper grammar usage with English
  • All: Basic computer skills
    • Typing, email
  • Clerks:
    • Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, Eschool knowledge preferred
  • Preschool parapros only:
    • Associate's degree with at least _____ early childhood hours or obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (have 2 years to obtain this with RSD)
    • Must obtain the CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications every 2 years

Parapros:
  • Parapros
  • Special ed parapro
  • ALE parapro

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • May involve personal care for students (bathroom help, feeding, etc)
  • Follow and teach lesson plans from teachers
  • Substitute if needed
  • Ability to be flexible on scheduling, can be placed where needed in the district
  • Support students and teachers in the classrooms with academics
  • Building Duties: Hallway, Cafeteria, Recess, Bus/Car Duty
  • Showing up to work on time and notifying supervisors immediately when unable to come to work
  • Restraint & De-escalation training
  • Active supervision of students: walk around, communicate with students, etc.
  • May need to grade student work
  • Preparing and maintaining materials/resources needed
  • Uphold confidentiality - FERPA
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, phone calls, copies, assisting with Eschool
  • Screen visitors and follow any RSD safety procedures
  • Maintaining, distribution, and record keeping for any devices (laptops, ipads, etc)
  • Demonstrate professional and polite language and appearance
  • Parent communication regarding students
  • Participate in the RSD annual professional development with contract days
  • Follow all RSD policies and procedures
  • Be responsible for correctly documenting timesheets and any other documentation
  • Other duties as assigned

7.5 hrs/day (Example Schedules):
  • 7:30 - 3:30 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks
  • 7:45 - 3:45 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks
  • 8:00 - 4:00 with 30 minute lunch (unpaid) + 2 fifteen minute paid breaks

RSD Positions (include but not limited to the following):
  • Instructional parapros
  • Migrant parapros
  • Special ed parapros
  • ALE parapros
  • ESL parapros
  • Focus room/ISS parapros
  • Preschool parapros

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