Paraprofessional, Special Education (Starts at $21.76 per hour)
$45,260–$45,260 year
On-site · Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Paraprofessional in Special Education providing instructional support to students, assisting certified staff, observing and recording behavior, collecting data, and maintaining records. Functions include supporting individual students or small groups, supervising during lunch and recess, assisting with educational technology, and participating in professional development. Requires completion of the specified education/assessment qualifications, ability to lift 50 pounds, and adherence to confidentiality and district policies. Full-time, 10-month schedule in Omaha, NE, with employment contingent on background checks, authorization to work in the U.S., and required health screenings.
Required Qualifications
- An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Follows written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students.
- Committed to helping all children learn - assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups
- Regular daily attendance is essential
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
- Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of various physical activity
- Reports to: Building Principal
- Work Schedule: 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 10 Month, Non-Exempt
- Salary: Wages are administered consistent with negotiated agreement or board adopted salary schedule.
- Terms of Employment: This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position.
- The offer of employment is contingent upon: Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
- A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
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