Classified - Special Education Paraeducator (Preschool, 7 hrs/day) - Washington Elementary

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for a 7-hour per day position at Washington Elementary. This role involves assisting teachers in providing instruction to students with disabilities, supporting their daily activities, and ensuring their well-being. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a strong desire to work with children, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and students. The role is available starting August 2026 and follows the school year schedule.

Requirements

High school graduate or have GED
Strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
Ability to work effectively with staff and students
Drivers License
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of basic reading and math skills
Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job
Ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities
Ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary training is desired
Bilingual beneficial, but not required
First Aid/CPR certificate desired
Working with children/students

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities.
Abides by the guidelines established for Paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District.
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher.
Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable.
Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students.
Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or administrative staff.