Paraprofessional, Special Education (Rate Starts at $21.99 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

4d

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction, helps monitor student progress and performance through data collection and recordkeeping, and reinforces learning for individual students or small groups. The role also includes supporting student arrival and dismissal, observing and recording behavior, assisting with teacher-designed behavior modification techniques, and supervising students during lunch and recess.

This is a full-time, non-exempt classified position scheduled for 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. The position works August through May while students are in session. Employment is subject to applicable state laws, Board of Education policies, and any applicable negotiated agreement. The offer is contingent on verification of position requirements, an acceptable background check, authorization to work in the United States, and successful completion of specified pre-employment tests or examinations when required.

Requirements

• An associate degree, completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, or demonstrated proficiency 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.
• Follow written and oral directions to carry out students’ educational programs.
• Demonstrate commitment to helping all children learn and reinforce learning concepts for individuals or small groups.
• Regular daily attendance.
• Flexibility and responsiveness.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
• 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.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to assist students with educational technology, including software.
• Obtain and maintain any required licenses, certificates, and position requirements, including Highly Qualified status if applicable.
• Pass an acceptable background check and verify U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Complete a pre-employment drug test, tuberculosis skin test, and medical examination if required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce materials and skills introduced by certified staff.
• Monitor student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records.
• Observe and record student behavior and assist with teacher-designed behavior modification techniques.
• Maintain a professional rapport with classroom teachers and other staff.
• Assist students at school arrival and dismissal.
• Supervise students during assigned lunch and recess periods.
• Organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidelines.
• Assist students with educational technology, including software.
• Participate in professional development and in-service training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree