Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - (Part Time - Temporary) ($19.00 Per Hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Paraprofessional supports students in an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom under teacher direction. The role includes working with children individually or in small groups, helping with classroom activities and materials, and assisting students with transitions, outerwear, positioning, toileting, and other self-care tasks. The paraprofessional also observes and records behavior, assists with routine student reporting, and supports students during unusual situations such as field trips and safety drills. This is a temporary, part-time position for the second semester only, starting January 2027. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. The role is non-exempt and is treated as a full-time classified position under the terms of employment stated in the posting. The position reports to the Building Principal. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with wages administered consistent with the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule.

Requirements

An associate 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.
Willingness to complete early childhood education coursework.
Ability to physically interact with children, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, lifting, climbing, and walking.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Evidence of good mental and physical health.
Dependability and a good work attendance record.
Skills for positive human relationships and ability to work effectively with instructional staff, students, parents, administration, and the community.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).
Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

Work with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
Perform miscellaneous classroom duties, including preparing bulletin boards and materials, readying equipment, cleaning, preparing snacks, and duplicating materials.
Assist children with specific arts and crafts activities.
Assist or accompany students during transitions into and out of the ECSE classroom.
Assist the teacher with routine reporting and accounting of student information.
Help students remove and put on outer apparel.
Assist with positioning and bracing of students and with lifting students.
Assist during field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, and other unusual situations.
Observe and record behavior and assist with techniques designed by the teacher.
Assist students with toileting and self-care, including washing, brushing teeth, and diapering.
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor.