Arkansas School for the Deaf

ARKANSASSCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Mike Phillips,Superintendent

POSITION OPENING: 22082374

POSITION TITLE:Education Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO:Lonya Robertson

JOB DESCRIPTION:Assisting teachers/instructors and the educational process by training students in daily living skills, pre-vocational skills, and/or academic areas. Work one on one with behavioral students, supervise and document progress and behavior charts. Work under the supervision of a classroom teacher/Principal or other administrator, following directions and prescribed routines. Follows written and verbal directions and procedures in handling accidents and illnesses, ensuring students receive medical attention from the on-duty nurse and reporting incidents to supervisors. Use effective behavior management techniques in all situations when working with students. Exercise initiative in assisting students by carrying out appropriate instructional, functional, daily living skills processes. Maintains positive attitudes and shows respect to students. May be assigned as a substitute teacher following prepared lesson plans. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:The formal education equivalent to a high school diploma, plus one year of additional training and/or experience in child care or a related field.

PREFERRED

REQUIREMENTS:Experience with special education, experience with young children, experience with students with behavioral issues, sign language skills.

SPECIAL

REQUIREMNTS:A background check will be conducted. Direct deposit and 6% Contributory Teacher Retirement is mandatory. All persons selected for employment must submit to a drug test as a precondition of employment. All hiring decisions are contingent on the selectee passing the drug test. Some lifting is required, running and physical movement.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:Submit State Application by 4:30 p.m.09/01/14to:

Bonita Nash, Assistant Personnel Manager

Arkansas School for the Deaf

Location: 2606 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205

Blind School Campus

Fax: 501-603-3533

Online at

The Arkansas School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.