Paraprofessional, Transition Program (Starts at $21.99 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Paraprofessional in a Special Education Transition Program, focusing on work experience. The role involves supporting mentally handicapped students in their educational programs and accompanying them to work experience sites. The position runs from August to May, aligning with the academic year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Regular work attendance is essential.
Evidence of good mental and physical health.
Follow written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Training in health care related field helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teacher to carry out educational programs for mentally handicapped students.
Accompany students to work experience.
Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech Language Therapist.
Maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in classrooms and restrooms.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position.
Help prepare instructional materials required for classrooms.
Assist students transported in vans.
Record information on data sheets.
Carry out behavior programs as planned by professional staff.
Ability to physically lift a student, participate in a two-person lift or operate a hoyer lift.
Ability to assist students in completion of a wide range of academic subjects and levels.
Maintain good interpersonal relations with peers and a wide variety of professional staff affiliated with program.
Maintain confidentiality.
Interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
Must be able to travel to different schools as needed.
Other duties as assigned.