Paraprofessional, English Learner (EL) Program (Part-Time) Temporary ($17.50 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

11h

About The Position

The English Learner Program Educational Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction. The role supports individual students or small groups by reinforcing learning materials and skills introduced by certified staff, and helps monitor student progress by collecting data and maintaining records. The position is temporary and part-time, beginning January 2027 for the second semester only. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The role reports to the Building Principal and is non-exempt. Wages are administered consistent with the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule; the posting lists a rate of $17.50 per hour. The paraprofessional is expected to help students learn, model appropriate behavior, work professionally with teachers and staff, and interact with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner. The position includes student support and supervision, routine classroom management and maintenance, and assistance with educational technology. Regular daily attendance is essential. The Omaha Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to educational equity and fair treatment of all individuals.

Requirements

Associate's degree, or completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, or demonstrated proficiency in assisting with instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics through a state- or locally approved competency test.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
Commitment to helping all children learn and ability to assist students and reinforce learning concepts individually or in small groups.
Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service training.
Regular daily attendance.
Flexibility and responsiveness.
Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Manual dexterity, physical ability, and stamina for a full day of varied physical activity.
Knowledge of computers and ability to assist students with educational technology, including software.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
Model appropriate behaviors for students.
Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teachers and other staff.
Assist students at school arrival and dismissal.
Assist with student supervision during lunch and recess.
Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by the classroom teacher.
Help teachers monitor student performance and progress by collecting data and maintaining records.
Perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
Organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidelines.
Assist students with educational technology, including software.
Perform other duties as assigned.