Paraprofessional, Instructional (Part-Time) Temporary - ($17.50 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Instructional/Educational Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction. The role supports individual students or small groups by reinforcing learning concepts and skills introduced by certified staff, monitoring student progress, and collecting and maintaining records. This is a part-time, temporary position for the second semester only, starting January 2027. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. The position is non-exempt and pays $17.50 per hour; wages are administered consistent with the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule.

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 reading, writing, and mathematics through a state- or locally approved competency test.
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 is essential.
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.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials and skills introduced 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 periods.
Assist with grading and reviewing homework as directed by the classroom teacher.
Help teachers monitor student performance and progress, collect data, and maintain 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.