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

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists classroom teachers and other support personnel with instruction and helps monitor student progress by collecting data and maintaining records. The role supports individual students or small groups by reinforcing learning materials and skills introduced by certified staff, and assists with student behavior, supervision, arrival, and dismissal. The position is part-time, temporary, non-exempt, and scheduled for 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. It is a temporary assignment starting in January 2027 and lasting for the second semester only. The position reports to the Building Principal. Wages are administered according to the negotiated agreement or board-adopted salary schedule; the posting lists $19.00 per hour.

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.
Follow written and oral directions to carry out students’ educational programs.
Commitment to helping all children learn and ability to assist students and reinforce learning concepts individually or in small groups.
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.
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.

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.
Monitor student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records.
Observe and record behavior and assist with teacher-designed behavior modification techniques.
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 as assigned.
Participate in professional development and in-service training.
Organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidelines.
Assist students with educational technology, including software.
Perform other duties as assigned.