Paraprofessional, Student Success Center (SSC) /In School Suspension (ISS) Rate starts at $20.79/Hour

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities are to maintain a caring and instructional climate by providing students with a positive neutral environment to learn responsibility, to employ re-teaching opportunities with a variety of prevention and intervention strategies, and to build confidence in the student’s ability to apply skills they have learned to live situations by accepting logical consequences. This individual may also work to provide academic assistance and work with teachers to collect assignments.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates a positive attendance record and prior work history.
• Ability to use a computer required.
• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of students.
• Ability to comply with OPS’s policies and practices for discipline, philosophy, and guidelines.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to perform a variety of assigned record keeping duties.
• Ability to serve as a positive, mature role model.
• Willingness to learn alternative methods of dealing with inappropriate school behavior.
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, move and reposition objects and materials- frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (25) pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Background or experience in working with behaviorally disordered students in a secondary setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in a public school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts and communicates with administrator/trainers, students, staff, and parents in a courteous, professional manner.
• Records data for factual documentation, accountability, and evaluation purposes.
• Exercises crisis management methodologies and strategies to de-escalate student behavior.
• Monitors for hostile behaviors leading to conflicts to ensure the safety of surrounding students and staff.
• Collaborates with teachers to collect assignments and provide academic assistance.
• Works with and understands the needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintains an instructional focus among students in the room.
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in all circumstances.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Benefits

• The offer of employment is contingent upon: Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees