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

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Paraprofessional in the Positive Action Center (PAC) maintains 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 applying learned skills to real-life situations while accepting logical consequences. The paraprofessional may also provide academic assistance and coordinate with teachers to collect assignments. This is a temporary position for the second semester only, starting in January 2027. The schedule is 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 10 months. The position is classified as non-exempt and is described as part-time in the title, although the terms section calls it a full-time classified position. Pay is $18.00 per hour. The role works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor for day-to-day tasks and reports to the School Building Principal. It involves contact with district personnel, students, and parents, and requires professional, tactful interaction with a diverse population. The work takes place in an office environment and school buildings; limited local travel may be required.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education or competency qualifications: an associate degree; 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.
Provide evidence of good mental and physical health.
Be able to work as a team member and follow oral and written directions.
Have reliable transportation.
Have excellent attendance and work record.
Be able to work with and meet the individual needs of all students.
Be able to comply with OPS discipline, philosophy, and guidelines.
Have organization, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Be able to lift, move, and reposition objects and materials, frequently exerting force equal to lifting 25 pounds.
Obtain and maintain licenses, certificates, and other position requirements identified by OPS, including Highly Qualified status where applicable.
Complete applicable pre-employment screening and checks, including a background check, work-authorization verification, and any required drug test, tuberculosis skin test, or medical examination.

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, and positive neutral environment that helps students learn responsibility.
Use re-teaching opportunities and prevention and intervention strategies to address student behavior.
Help students build confidence in applying learned skills to real-life situations and accepting logical consequences.
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.
Perform assigned record-keeping duties while maintaining confidentiality.
Serve as a positive, mature role model.
Learn alternative approaches for addressing inappropriate school behavior.
Use crisis-management methods and strategies to recognize hostile behavior, address conflicts, and ensure the safety of students and staff.
Work with and understand the needs of a diverse student population.
Maintain a calm, professional demeanor and provide friendly, responsive service to internal and external customers.
Perform other related tasks assigned by the supervisor or designated central-office administrators.