Part and Full-Time Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessionals

Connected Roots Care Center, Inc•Omaha, NE

77d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Paraprofessionals work with school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom. NW Center Openings: We are looking for part-time School-Age Paraprofessionals at our Northwest Center (88th & Blondo) The hours would be Monday through Friday 2pm-5:30pm. Behavioral experience preferred, but not required. Will consider someone full-time for this position; would be a general classroom floater from 9am-2pm and then work in school-age from 2pm-5:30pm. SW Center Openings: We have a part-time position open at our Sourthwest Center (138th & Q) for a Paraprofessional from 2/2:30pm-5:30pm. We have a full-time Paraprofessional general floater position from 9am-5:30pm. We also need a full-time Level 3 Paraprofessional from 9am-5:30pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.
Ability to adhere to work schedules.
Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
Is able to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
Must be able to complete 24 education hours (CEU) if working 34-40 hours per week, 12 education hours (CEU) if working 20-34 hours per week, 6 education hours (CEU) if working less than 20 hours per week, each year.
Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
Able to read and understand written plans.
Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
Able to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
Must meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral experience preferred, but not required.
Experience in a childcare program.
College courses in education/child development preferred, but not required.
One year experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and behavioral support in the classroom for school-age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs.
Act as a general classroom floater.
Adhere to work schedules.
Complete Personal Care Aide training.
Complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training.
Complete annual education hours (CEU).
Increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
Read and understand written plans.
Perform job as a caretaker of young clients.
Lift up to fifty pounds and practice 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
Meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
401k with match
Paid on-site training and CEU's
Referral Program
Best Care EAP Partnership
Accrue one hour per each 30 hours worked with an accrual cap of 56 hours for casual and part-time employees working 15-29 hours per week and part-time 30 plus hours worked per week, who work at least 80 hours of consecutive employment in a calendar year.
Holiday policy for paid holidays for part-time staff that average 15 to 35 hours a week, will be paid the average daily hours worked up to a maximum of 4 hours.