Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional

Easterseals Arkansas

Location:
United States, Little Rock

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Teaching Assistant (TA)/Paraprofessional is responsible for a variety of duties related to providing instruction and support to individuals who have physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities under the supervision of a teacher. This position will implement the individual treatment and behavior plans of the individuals utilizing selected curriculum, will model appropriate behavior and interactions with individuals and staff, and will assist individuals by providing for special health care and personal care needs.

Job Responsibility:

Ensures that the staff to individual ratio is maintained and the location of individuals served is known at all times
Assists Teacher with the assessment of the individual’s progress and/or implementing treatment plan objectives
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing both classroom and each individual’s goals and objectives
Implements under the supervision of the teacher, a curriculum or curricula that includes instructional programs, lesson plans, and activities for the purpose of addressing each individual’s goals and objectives as identified in their individual treatment plans
Assists the Teacher with implementing individual behavior plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual
Provides instruction in the most appropriate learning environment whether individually, or in small groups or large groups
Ensures that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their functional level
Records accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individual’s progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports, and health and safety as required by the program
Provides and assists individuals by providing special health care and personal care needs
Maintains an organized and clean classroom that supports a safe and accessible learning environment and meets all mandated requirements
Monitors individual’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. classroom schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Follow incident reporting procedures including documentation and submitting report to the Teacher or a Director
Ensures that each individuals’ rights are protected
Uses person first language and treat individuals with dignity and respect

Requirements:

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals receiving services with diverse ability levels and employees with diverse experience and knowledge levels
Ability to be self-directed, creative and to take initiative
Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days and maintained throughout employment
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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