Paraprofessional for Special Education

The Texarkana Arkansas School District is accepting applications for paraprofessional (classroom aides, including Special Education aides).  Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1.  Pass a national criminal background check;

2.  Pass a background check of the Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry;

3.  Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;

4.  Possess a minimum of 60 hours at an accredited college or have passed the Praxis ParaPro exam with a minimum score of 457;

5.  Exhibit a reasonable degree of proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics;

6.  Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.