About this role
LOCATION: Sylvan Hills Elementary 402 Dee Jay Hudson Drive Sherwood AR, 72120 QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma/GED and at least one of the following:
• Completed 60 college credit hours
• Obtained an associate's degree (or higher)
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: To aid and support the teacher in the kindergarten program. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher.
• Help set up centers at the beginning of the day.
• Help check in children - (Lunch money, check back packs, toileting, etc.)
• Do lunch count and attendance daily.
• Perform recess duties.
• Prepare and clean up snacks daily. Inform teacher when supplies are low.
• Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards. This includes mixing paint for easel and cleaning up brushes and containers.
• Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise children in lunch room.
• Properly supervise the behavior of children while in your care.
• Clean sink and straighten and dust shelves as needed.
• Help children change clothes when accidents occur.
• Participate in in-services, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal.
• Report to and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal.
• Other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary Range: Range 3 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. – $22.32/hr. depending on relevant experience) Length of Contract: 178 contract days, 7 hours/day FLSA Status: Non-exempt Personnel Status: Classified Benefits Eligible: Yes
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the District who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 (or until filled) PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).