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Openings as of 3/30/2025

K-5 Building Learning Specialist

JobID: 561

Position Type:
  Academic Support/K-5 Building Learning Specialist


Date Posted:
  3/19/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


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K-5 Building Learning Specialist
                     
Department: Elementary School	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt	Reports To: Building Administrator
Grade/Level: Certified	Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular	Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
190-day contract. Teachers are on duty for 7 hours, 40 minutes per day but may periodically be required to attend after-school or evening events.
                     
POSITION SUMMARY

Provide instructional support to teachers and students through coaching, interventions, and specialized therapy.
                     
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                     
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                     
Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Recommend and place orders for the purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.   •  Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.   •  Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals, or assist in their preparation.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in specialty area and professional development.   •  Provide professional development training to teachers.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of the school's program and levels of teacher skill delivering that program.   •  Establish goals for the instructional support program appropriate to the setting and teachers served.   •  Provide dyslexia therapy services to students.   •  Provide input regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's Response to Intervention (RTI) plan.   •  Provide small group Response to Intervention (RTI) instruction to students.   •  Model student intervention strategies for teachers.   •  Provide training in intervention strategies for teachers.   •  Help teachers analyze Response to Intervention (RTI) data and identify student interventions.   •  Assist teachers with student-centered coaching cycles.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district.   •  Administer assessments to students as needed.   •  Create an environment of trust and respect.   •  Establish a culture for ongoing instructional improvement.   •  Establish clear procedures for teachers to gain access to instructional support.   •  Establish and maintain norms of behavior for professional interactions.   •  Collaborate with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons.   •  Engage teachers in learning new instructional skills.   •  Share expertise with staff.   •  Locate resources for teachers to support instructional improvement.   •  Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.   •  Reflect on practice and participate in professional development to enhance professional learning.   •  Prepare and submit reports.   •  Participate in a professional community.   •  Show professionalism, including integrity and confidentiality.   •  Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.   •  Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.   •  Adhere to all policies of the District.   •  Perform other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or Assistant Superintendent - Elementary.
                     
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.   •  Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.   •  Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.   •  Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.   •  Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.   •  Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.   •  Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.   •  Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.   •  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.   •  Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.   •  Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.   •  Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.   •  Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.   •  Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.   •  Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.   •  Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.   •  Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.   •  Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.   •  Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.   •  Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.   •  Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.   •  Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.   •  Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.   •  Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.   •  Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.   •  Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.   •  Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
                     
SKILLS & ABILITIES
                     
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Education  Master's Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Education
                     
Experience:

Previous teaching experience preferred.
                     
Computer Skills:	Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
                     
Certifications & Licenses:	Current Arkansas teaching license required.
                     
Other Requirements:	1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.


                    
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate.
                     
Employee Signature:              Date:
                     
The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
 

 

 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Elementary/Pre-K School Teacher

JobID: 495

Position Type:
  Elementary/Pre-K School Teaching/Elementary Teacher


Date Posted:
  11/21/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


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Elementary/Pre-K School Teacher
                     
Department: Elementary School or Pre-K	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt	Reports To: Building Administrator
Grade/Level: Pre-K/K-5/Certified	Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular	Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
190-day contract. Teachers are on-duty for 7 hrs., 40 minutes per day but may periodically be required to attend after-school or evening events as a normal expectation of their position.
                     
POSITION SUMMARY

Provide instruction to elementary students in a classroom setting.
                     
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                     
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                     
Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Exhibit knowledge of content and content-related pedagogy.   •  Ensure students are actively engaged in learning.   •  Demonstrate care and respect when interacting with students.   •  Manage classroom procedures with limited loss of instructional time.   •  Exhibit knowledge of child/adolescent development.   •  Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their instructional and developmental needs.   •  Develop and administer assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.   •  Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.   •  Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.   •  Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.   •  Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.   •  Meet with other professionals to discuss students' needs and progress.   •  Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.   •  Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.   •  Select and use appropriate resources.   •  Plan assignments for teacher assistants, volunteers, and substitute teachers.   •  Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions to maintain and improve professional competence.   •  Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.   •  Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.   •  Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.   •  Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.   • Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment.  Instruction may be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, and/or small classroom setting for areas in which the teacher has specialized training or preparation. •  Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.   •  Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests; conduct fundraising activities consistent with district policies and procedures.   •  Perform student supervisory duties such as assisting on the playground, in cafeterias, and early morning or after school car/bus loading and unloading.   •  Plan and set sequential outcomes with rigor and high expectations.   •  Exhibit knowledge of individual students' knowledge, skills, and special needs.   •  Adhere to student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plans.   •  Respond appropriately to student behavior.   •  Provide timely, consistent, high-quality feedback to students.   •  Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.   •  Maintain professionalism with staff members.   •  Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.   •  Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.   •  Adhere to all policies of the District.   •  Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
                     
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.   •  Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.   •  Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.   •  Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.   •  Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.   •  Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.   •  Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.   •  Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.   •  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.   •  Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.   •  Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.   •  Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.   •  Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.   •  Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.   •  Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.   •  Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.   •  Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.   •  Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.   •  Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.   •  Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.   •  Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.   •  Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.   •  Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
                     
SKILLS & ABILITIES
                     
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Education
                     
Experience:

No prior experience necessary.
                     
Computer Skills:	Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
                     
Certifications & Licenses:	All teachers must have a valid, Arkansas teaching license for the grade level/subject matter assigned. Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position.
                     
Other Requirements:	1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.
                     
WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is predominately in an indoor environment but does involve occasional outdoor duties. The indoor sound level varies from very quiet to moderately loud depending on the activities taking place.
                     
Employee Signature:              Date:
                     
The Human Resources Office has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
 

 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Guidance Counselor - Elementary

JobID: 526

Position Type:
  Elementary/Pre-K School Teaching/Guidance Counselor


Date Posted:
  2/3/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


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Guidance Counselor - Elementary
                     
Department: Elementary School	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt	Reports To: Building Administrator
Grade/Level: Certified	Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular	Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
195-day contract. Counselors are on-duty for 7 hrs., 40 minutes per day but may periodically be required to attend after-school or evening events as a normal expectation of their position.
                     
POSITION SUMMARY

Counsel individual students and provide group educational and vocational guidance services. Serves as test coordinator.
                     
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                     
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                     
Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, emotional, or behavioral problems affecting their educational environment.   •  Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.   •  Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.   •  Report cases of suspected domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.   •  Assess student needs.   •  Counsel students regarding educational issues such as school adjustment, truancy, and study habits.   •  Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.   •  Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.   •  Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as transitioning to middle school.   •  Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.   •  Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.   •  Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.   •  Provide training/professional development for staff on counseling-related topics.   •  Participate in building committees to meet the individual needs of students such as developing academic intervention plans or behavior plans.   •  Coordinate student services and referrals with outside agencies.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development.   •  Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.   •  Establish goals for the counseling program according to the setting and the students served.   •  Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations and of resources both within and beyond the school and district.   •  Plan the counseling program as integrated with the regular school program.   •  Develop a plan to assess the counseling program.   •  Create an environment of respect and rapport.   •  Establish a culture for productive communication.   •  Manage routines and procedures.   •  Establish standards of conduct and contributing to the culture for student behavior throughout the school.   •  Assist students and teachers in the formulation of academic and/or personal/social plans based on knowledge of students.   •  Use counseling techniques in individual and classroom programs.   •  Arrange resources to meet needs.   •  Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.   •  Reflect on practice and participate in professional development activities to enhance professional learning.   •  Communicate with families.   •  Participate in a professional community.   •  Maintain professionalism with all staff members.   •  Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.   •  Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.   •  Adhere to all policies of the District.   •  Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.
                     
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.   •  Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.   •  Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.   •  Client Oriented - Ability to take care of the clients" needs while following district procedures.   •  Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.   •  Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.   •  Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.   •  Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.   •  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.   •  Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.   •  Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.   •  Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.   •  Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.   •  Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.   •  Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.   •  Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.   •  Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.   •  Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.   •  Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.   •  Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.   •  Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with students, staff, and parents.   •  Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.   •  Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.   •  Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.   •  Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
                     
SKILLS & ABILITIES
                     
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Counseling  Master's Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Counseling
                     
Experience:

Previous experience as a school counselor preferred.
                     
Computer Skills:	Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
                     
Certifications & Licenses:	Current Arkansas teaching license required. Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position.
                     
Other Requirements:	1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.
                     
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in an indoor office environment. The sound level ranges from very quiet to moderate depending on the activities being conducted.
                     
Employee Signature:              Date:
                     
The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
 

 

 




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Warehouse Manager

JobID: 523

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse Manager


Date Posted:
  1/23/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


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Warehouse Manager
                     
Department: Maintenance/Transportation	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt	Reports To: Maintenance Director or Assistant Maintenance Director - Maintenance
Grade/Level: Classified	Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular	Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
240-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.
                     
POSITION SUMMARY

Perform clerical and administrative functions in the school district warehouse such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, completing inventories, interacting by telephone and in person with school personnel, and other tasks and responsibilities applicable to the public school warehouse environment.
                     
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
                     
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                     
Essential Functions Statement(s)

•  Assist in the management of all school district warehouse operations.   •  Maintain accurate warehouse inventories and ensure accountability for warehouse equipment/products.   •  Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.   •  Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.   •  Compose letters or other correspondence using correct grammar, word usage, spelling, and punctuation.   •  Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.   •  Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.   •  Operate and ensure the maintenance of office equipment.   •  Greet visitors and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.   •  Complete forms in accordance with District, federal, or state procedures.   •  Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.   •  Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.   •  Maintain inventory of supplies and deliver supplies to custodians.   •  Maintain log of all incoming packages (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.).   •  Order inventory for stock.   •  Repair small appliances (vacuums, scrubbers, etc.).   •  Operate forklift.    •  Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.   •  Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.   •  Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.   •  Adhere to all policies of the District.   •  Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Assistant Maintenance Director - Maintenance.
                     
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

•  Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.   •  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.   •  Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.   •  Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.   •  Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.   •  Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parent, student, and patron needs while following district procedures.   •  Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.   •  Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.   •  Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.   •  Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.   •  Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.   •  Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.   •  Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.   •  Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.   •  Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.   •  Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.   •  Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.   •  Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.   •  Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.   •  Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
                     
SKILLS & ABILITIES
                     
Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
                     
Experience:

Secretarial experience preferred. Experience in a warehouse setting preferred.
                     
Computer Skills:	Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
                     
Other Requirements:	1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students, staff, and the general public.
                     
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
                     
N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)	Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
                     
Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand  F  Walk  F  Sit  C  Manually Manipulate  C  Reach Outward  F  Reach Above Shoulder  O  Climb  O  Crawl  N  Squat or Kneel  O  Bend  O  Grasp  C  Speak  C	10 lbs or less  C  11-20 lbs  F  21-50 lbs  O  51-100 lbs  O  Over 100 lbs  N  Push/Pull                       12 lbs or less  C  13-25 lbs  O  26-40 lbs  O  41-100 lbs  N
                     
Other Physical Requirements

•  Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)  •  Sense of Sound - Ability to understand normal conversations and to communicate by telephone and bus radio.
                     
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in an indoor environment that is temperature-controlled. The sound level ranges from very quiet to moderate depending on the activities being conducted.
                     
Employee signature:              Date:
                     
The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
 

 

 




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Substitute Paraprofessional - Special Education

JobID: 285

Position Type:
  Special Education/Paraprofessional - Special Education


Date Posted:
  7/2/2024


Location:
  To Be Determined


Date Available:
  07/01/2024


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Paraprofessional - Special Education
Department: Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, Junior High, or High School
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Building Administrator and Special Education Director
Grade/Level: Classified
Amount of Travel Required: Varies
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 181-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.

POSITION SUMMARY
To support teachers and other certified personnel in the implementation of instruction and
related services for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, elective classes, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Operate computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Reinforce instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Observe and respect confidentiality as it applies to all students.
• Implement therapeutic activities including OT, PT, and Speech and Behavioral support under the direction of the special education teacher and school therapists.
• Implement Intensive Crisis Management protocols after training and certification.
• Assist teacher in maintaining the classroom.
• Assist with duties as assigned in the lunchroom, during physical activity periods, on the bus, etc.
• Escort students to elective classes and facilitate their inclusion and participation.
• Attend extracurricular and school-sanctioned events with students as assigned.
• Attend professional development as directed and implement strategies at the direction of the teacher.
• After training by school nurse, administer student medication in accordance with school policy with appropriate documentation.
• Assist students in practicing and participating in Special Olympics at the discretion of the special education teachers.
• Provide and document personal care for students with disabilities which may include the following:
Lifting and positioning of students
Changing clothes/diapers
Catheterization
Tube Feedings
Oral feeding and food preparation
Oral Suctioning
Tracheostomy care
Brushing of teeth
Monitoring and documenting seizures
Monthly cycle care
• Ride a special education bus, as required, to ensure safety of students with disabilities. Duties may include the following:
Physically assist students on and off the bus.
Ensure that seat belts and/or harnesses are securely fastened during the route.
Operate wheelchair lift and tiedowns.
Provide behavioral support as needed.
Maintain visual supervision of students at all times to ensure safety.
Assist with evacuation drills.
Maintain roster and check students on/off the bus.
Assist the driver as a "look-out" in difficult situations.
Inform the driver of any damage or needed repairs.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator and Special Education Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred
A passing score on the Paraprofessional Proficiency Assessment will substitute for the Associate degree requirement.

Experience: Previous experience working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.

Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers
and programs associated with the position.

Other Requirements:
1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members.
3. Must meet all state and federal requirements for the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands
Stand C
Walk C
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward C
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp C
Speak C
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less C
11-20 lbs F
21-50 lbs F
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs O
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is predominately in an indoor environment but does involve occasional outdoor duties. The indoor sound level varies from very quiet to moderately loud depending on the activities taking place.

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This
document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Shift Type: Full-Time Salary Range
Salary Code: 2024-2025 Classified Pay Schedule - https://tinyurl.com/mr78y947
Job Category: Classified





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