LOCATION:            Robinson Middle School                 
                            21201 Cantrell Road

                            Little Rock, Arkansas  72223 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED and at least one of the following:
• Completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher)
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test.
• Ability to work with special needs students

 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

 

JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for a student or students with disabilities.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
   2. Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
   3. Assist with the physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the student. Some heavy lifting of the student is required.
   4. Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
   5. Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal. 
   6. Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
   7. Assist with duties such as the lunchroom, recess, buses for the student(s).
   8. Be aware of Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same.
   9. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range:     Range 7 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($13.30/hr. - $25.18/hr. depending on relevant experience)

 

Length of Contract:    181 days (In the event the student(s) is/are absent or moves from the district, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in year same building/location or in another building/location where services are needed.)  7 1/2 hours per day

 

FLSA Status:           Non-exempt 

Personnel Status:   Classified

Benefits Eligible:     Yes

 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   November 18, 2024 (or until filled - emergency posting)

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABLED, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.