Paraprofessional, Instructional (Part-Time) Temporary (17.50 per hour)

Part-Time Temporary Position StartingJanuary 2027 - 2nd semester only!

POSITION/JOB TITLE: Instructional/Educational Paraprofessional Part-Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

TheInstructional Paraprofessionals primary responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher(s) and other support personnel with instruction. The Paraprofessional also helps monitor student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records.

MINIMUM JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associates 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 confidentialityregarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk stand bend twist balance stoop climb steps and reach overhead

QUALIFICATIONS

• Committed to helping all children learn - assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or smallgroups
• Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings
• 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

OTHER INFORMATION:

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 5.50 hours per day Monday through Friday 10 Month Non-Exempt

Salary: Wages are administered consistent with negotiated agreement or board adopted salary schedule.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develop andmaintain a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods.
• Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructedby the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers in monitoring collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance and progress.
• Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods and recess periods.
• Ability to organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidelines.
• Knowledge of computers with the ability to assist students with educational technology to includesoftware.
• Performs other duties as assigned

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aligned with the mission of the Omaha Public Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students staff and patrons of the school all places and in all activities of the Omaha Public Schools it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individuals race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability age marital status citizenship status or economic status.

Required Experience:

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