Classified - Special Education Paraeducator (8 hrs/day) - Middle School

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator assists teachers in providing instruction to students with disabilities at the Middle School level. This role involves demonstrating the ability and willingness to perform assigned duties, assisting with instructional material preparation, evaluating and monitoring student work, and implementing behavior management techniques. The paraeducator also handles various classroom clerical and organizational duties, attends professional development, and maintains confidentiality. Physical and health needs of students, including feeding, toileting, transferring, and therapy exercises, are also part of the role. The position requires regular, dependable in-person attendance and the ability to perform identified tasks and physical requirements. It is a 9-month position, working student days, 8 hours per day, and is available immediately. Fremont Public Schools is dedicated to non-discrimination and provides accommodations for applicants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions
• Skills in written and oral communication
• Skills in human relations
• Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, use scissors and other tools/equipment, operate A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, etc.
• Considerable physical agility

Nice To Haves

• Post Secondary training is desired
• Drivers License
• 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.

Benefits

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate.
• $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage if employee declines.
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED