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 also supports monitoring student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records. This is a part-time temporary position for the second semester only, starting in January 2027. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The position is non-exempt and pays $17.50 per hour; wages are administered according to the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule. The position reports to the Building Principal. The paraprofessional works with individual students or small groups to reinforce material and skills introduced by certified staff, models appropriate student behavior, and assists with classroom routines, student supervision, homework review, and educational technology. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, professional relationships, and tactful, friendly interactions with students, staff, and other customers. Regular daily attendance and the physical stamina for a full day of varied activity are essential.

Requirements

An associate's degree, 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 to assisting students and reinforcing 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.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction.
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.
Supervise students during lunch and recess periods.
Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by the classroom teacher.
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.