Paraprofessional

Assists with instructional and behavioral management of youth in school, under the supervision of a certificated staff member.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides general assistance and support to teachers.

• Assists teachers with both instructional and behavioral management duties and with the implementation of the Boys Town Education model.
  
• Attends in-service workshops and training programs to improve knowledge and skills.
  
• Conducts follow-up lessons that are initiated by teachers.
  
• Provides students with assistance on in-class work, with feedback on graded work, and with corrections to class work.
  
• Assists teachers in preparing student assignments, in grading student work, and when teaching to large groups of students.
  
• Supervises students during non-instructional periods.
  
• Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students and assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student.
  
• Cares for student health and well-being during the school day and serves as a role model by exhibiting skills taught in the school program.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to successfully teach and present material to students.
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
  
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
  
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.
  
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Previous experience, preferably in a school or youth care environment required.
  
• Nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.
  

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
  
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Extended periods of time in a classroom environment or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk; reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative environment but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.
  

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.