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Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional

Conway Public Schools
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026

About the role

Job Description
Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional
Conway Public School District


Qualifications:
  1. One of the following is required. 
    • Associate degree in early childhood education/development 
    • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
    • Associate/Bachelor degree in another area with an approved Staff Qualification Plan (SQP)
  2. Strong interpersonal skills
  3. Ability to work collaboratively with others in grade level, school, and District teams
  4. Experience working with preschool children preferred

Reports to:
Preschool Supervisor

Supervises:
Not applicable

Terms of Employment:
The contract length will be 185 days.

Evaluation:
Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the preschool supervisor assisted by the preschool coordinator in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal:
The Preschool Instructional Paraprofessional will assist the preschool lead teacher in teaching and educating students according to standards for the state of Arkansas as promulgated by the Arkansas Department of Education or other accrediting body. The instructional paraprofessional will support the lead teacher in educating students and maintaining a state environment for students.

Performance Responsibilities:
  1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures and licensing regulations.
  2. Carry out daily classroom schedule under the direction of the lead teacher.
  3. Assists the lead teacher with observations and entering documentation into the Work Sampling System.
  4. Support the lead teacher in effective classroom management techniques to provide a safe learning environment for all students. 
  5. Collect and prepare materials used to implement curricula. 
  6. Facilitates small group instruction under the direction of the lead teacher. 
  7. Provides supervision for students at all times when students are assigned or entrusted to their care. Maintains student/teacher ratio.
  8. Ensures fairness and impartiality in all matters relating to students.
  9. Actively participates in collaborative planning both in the classroom and at the building level. 
  10. Completes annually a minimum of thirty (30) hours of professional development in early childhood education.

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