Cabot Public Schools

ISS (In School Suspension) Paraprofessional


PayCompetitive
LocationCabot/Arkansas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1534
    • Position Type:
      Support Staff/ ISS Paraprofessional

    • Date Posted:
      '); ' 5/21/2025

    • Location:
      District

    • Observe, monitor and assist students in the classroom, according to approved procedures
    • Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions
    • Ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
    • Supervise students in classroom, and consistently administer rules regarding student behavior
    • Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects
    • Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures
    • Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
    • Confer with teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
    • Keep accurate records of student attendance and behavior, including any tardiness, and submit to the administration in a timely manner
    • Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of Individualized Education Plans for selected students assigned to the class
    • Support and implement high standards and expectations for all students
    • Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning, while implementing assigned lessons and programs
    • Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills, according to individual student needs
    • Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
    • Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed
    • Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students
    • Adhere to all policies of the district
    • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent
    • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
    • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
    • Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
    • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
    • Must have 60 college hours - OR - successfully have passed the Paraprofessional Exam
    • Successful completion of all background checks
    • Position Summary:

      To provide appropriate instructional assistance and support for students, based on lessons developed and provided by the classroom teacher.


      Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
      • Observe, monitor and assist students in the classroom, according to approved procedures
      • Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions
      • Ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
      • Supervise students in classroom, and consistently administer rules regarding student behavior
      • Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects
      • Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures
      • Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
      • Confer with teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
      • Keep accurate records of student attendance and behavior, including any tardiness, and submit to the administration in a timely manner
      • Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of Individualized Education Plans for selected students assigned to the class
      • Support and implement high standards and expectations for all students
      • Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning, while implementing assigned lessons and programs
      • Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills, according to individual student needs
      • Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
      • Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed
      • Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students
      • Adhere to all policies of the district
      • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

      Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.


      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
      • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
      • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
      • Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures
      • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
      • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
      • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
      • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

      Qualifications:
      • Must have 60 college hours - OR - successfully have passed the Paraprofessional Exam
      • Successful completion of all background checks

      Contract: 180 days

      Salary: Classified Paraprofessional Salary Schedule - Level II


  • About the company

      CHS is administered by Cabot Public Schools, which serves the city and most of northern Lonoke County.

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