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

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

16h

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction, monitors student progress and performance by collecting data, and maintains records. The role supports individual students or small groups by reinforcing learning materials and skills introduced by certified staff, and assists with behavior observation and teacher-designed behavior modification techniques. This is a part-time, temporary position for the second semester only, starting in January 2027. The work schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. The position is non-exempt and classified; the posting also states that it is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. Wages follow the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule.

Requirements

Have an associate degree, or complete 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, or demonstrate proficiency in assisting with instruction in 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 student educational programs.
Be committed to helping all children learn and reinforcing learning concepts for individuals or small groups.
Maintain regular daily attendance.
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
Work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
Interact with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability, and stamina for a full day of varied physical activity.
Be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Meet and maintain position requirements, including applicable licenses, certificates, and other requirements such as Highly Qualified status.

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 lunch and recess as assigned.
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.