Special Education Support Professional (ESP)

360 Community Services • Omaha, NE

8d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, Paraprofessionals will work with students with disabilities and special needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom. At 360 Community Services, Paraprofessionals assume the professional responsibility of providing supervision of students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to ensure individualized programs are being followed and process towards IEP goals is met.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 20 years
• High school diploma/GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current vehicle insurance upon request
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a State & Federal background check

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a special education setting

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Special Education Director and Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
• Follows daily schedule and school procedures, as well as implements student programming, as directed
• Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
• Implements and has the ability to perform approved de-escalation and physical intervention techniques
• Carry out self-care programs with students including toileting duties, feeding, tooth brushing and grooming
• Ability to assist students in completion of a wide range of academic subjects including Functional Math (ex. Counting money, telling time, ), Functional Reading (reading street signs, job ads, etc.), Daily Living, employment, and levels
• Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
• Implements communication tools that allow for good information exchange with students with special needs
• Interacts with all internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintains immaculate cleanliness standards in classrooms and restrooms
• Prepares instructional materials required
• Assisting students with vocational training by providing job coaching
• The ability to be flexible, function as a team member, and take initiative
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with peers and a wide variety of professional staff affiliated with program
• Interact/communicate and engage with students as directed by professional staff
• Must be able to travel to different places around town as needed with work van or personal
• Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the Special Education Director and/or Director of Training
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM (185 paid days, including 7 holidays).
• Summers Off: Option for summer employment through our summer programs (with approval).
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday (Employee Birthday).
• Affordable Insurance (after waiting period): Employee-only coverage (health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability).
• $25,000 employee life insurance policy.
• Retirement & Savings (after waiting period): 401k and company profit sharing.
• Generous PTO: 78 hours/year (first 2 years). Up to 208 hours/year (after 8 years).
• Professional Development: Access to research-based behavior modification training to enhance your skills.

What This Job Offers

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