Full-Time Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional

Connected Roots Care Center, Inc•Omaha, NE

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional provides direct instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to special education teachers and students in grades K–4 in a structured classroom setting. The role collaborates with special education teachers and professionals including BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT to help ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners, including autistic and nonverbal students. This is a full-time position at CRCC’s Southwest Center (138th & Q), Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting pay is $17.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Childcare-program experience and/or college courses in education or child development are preferred but not required. On-site paid training and CEUs are offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, as required by childcare regulations.
Ability to adhere to work schedules.
Understanding, patience, and flexibility when dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
Ability to successfully complete Personal Care Aide training, including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse, as required by Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
Ability to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
Ability to complete the required annual education hours: 24 CEU hours when working 34–40 hours per week, 12 hours when working 20–34 hours per week, or 6 hours when working fewer than 20 hours per week.
Willingness to increase knowledge in relevant fields.
Ability to read and understand written plans.
Agility sufficient to perform caretaker duties for young clients.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use two-person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
Must meet agency employment conditions concerning health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system.
Experience in a childcare program and/or college courses in education or child development.

Responsibilities

Assist special education teachers and the child’s team in implementing instructional plans, including IEP goals and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIPs).
Understand each student’s IEP and collaborate with professional teams to meet quarterly goals.
Communicate with students’ professional teams about behavior, physical aggression, communication-device use, and other aspects of the students’ educational day.
Support students during classroom activities, group work, and out-of-classroom supervision, including sensory walks and recess.
Complete incident reports when extended periods of physical aggression occur.
Monitor and reinforce positive behavior and implement or assist with behavior management.
Attend and become certified in MANDT training.
Use Rethink for data collection.
Help prepare learning materials, including sensory supplies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance, filing, and record-keeping.
Communicate regularly with professional teams, directors, students, and parents about student progress, questions, ideas, and concerns.
Participate in planning meetings, certain special education assessment meetings, and professional development.
Support students with special needs, English language learners, or those requiring additional behavioral or academic assistance.