Paraprofessional, Positive Action Center (PAC) - (Part Time) Temporary - ($18.00 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional in the Positive Action Center (PAC) helps maintain a caring, instructional, and positive neutral environment where students can learn responsibility. The role uses re-teaching opportunities and prevention and intervention strategies, and helps students build confidence in applying learned skills to real-life situations by accepting logical consequences. The paraprofessional may also provide academic assistance and work with teachers to collect assignments. The position works with PAC administrators and trainers, students, staff, parents, teachers, and other district personnel. It requires maintaining confidentiality, documenting information, completing record-keeping duties, serving as a positive role model, and maintaining an instructional focus. The paraprofessional must learn alternative approaches to inappropriate school behavior, use crisis-management strategies to address potential conflicts and help ensure safety, and work effectively with a diverse student population. This is a temporary, part-time position for the second semester only, beginning in January 2027. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. It is non-exempt and classified; wages follow the negotiated agreement and Board-adopted salary structure. The position works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor for day-to-day tasks and reports to the School Building Principal. Limited local travel may be required. Work takes place in an office environment and school buildings.

Requirements

An associate 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.
Evidence of good mental and physical health.
Ability to work as a team member and follow oral and written directions.
Reliable transportation.
Excellent attendance and work record.
Ability to work with and meet the individual needs of all students.
Ability to comply with OPS discipline, philosophy, and guidelines.
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Organization, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equivalent to lifting 25 pounds.
Ability to interact courteously and professionally with PAC administrators and trainers, students, staff, and parents, and to handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in all circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Previous PAC or ISS/SSC experience.
One or more years of job-related experience or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caring, instructional climate and positive neutral environment for students.
Use re-teaching opportunities and prevention and intervention strategies to help students learn responsibility and apply skills to real-life situations.
Provide academic assistance and collaborate with teachers to collect assignments.
Maintain an instructional focus among students in the room.
Record data for factual documentation, accountability, and evaluation, and perform assigned record-keeping duties.
Maintain confidentiality and serve as a positive, mature role model.
Learn and use alternative methods for addressing inappropriate school behavior.
Use crisis-management methodologies and strategies to identify hostile behaviors that may lead to conflict and help ensure the safety of students and staff.
Work with and understand the needs of a diverse student population.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or designated central office administrators.
Comply with OPS equipment-use guidelines.
Perform assigned duties and scheduled hours unless approved leave is granted, and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.
Interact with internal and external customers and colleagues in a friendly, professional manner and provide responsive customer service.