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RIS SPED Paraprofessional

Russellville School District
Temporary
On-site
Arkansas, United States

  • Position Type:
      Intermediate Classified/Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
      8/4/2025

  • Location:
      Russellville Intermediate School

  • Date Available:
      08/06/2025

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    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

    • Preschool parapros only:  

       
      • Associate’s degree with at least 60 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 

     

    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 .

      Contact for additional information:
      Mary Beth Cox, Director of Human Resources
      marybeth.cox@rsdk12.net
      479-968-1306

     

     

     


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