Classified - Paraprofessional (elementary)

Ralston District Office; Ralston (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ralston District Office is seeking a Classified - Paraprofessional (elementary) to assist certified staff in an elementary classroom in Ralston, Nebraska. The role focuses on reinforcing reading, math, and language arts, guiding students in small groups, and supporting behavior management.

The position is part-time, with duties including field trip supervision, materials preparation, and parent contact to foster student involvement.

Qualifications

• Certification: Title 1 paraprofessional requirements completed.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff with classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and support strategies for individual needs.
• Document student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management and safety.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Communication with parents

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC literacy

Office software

Job description

Classified - Paraprofessional (elementary)

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This job is also posted in Ralston Public Schools

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties, when necessary.

Essential Functions:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.

• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or special needs.

• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:
Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.
Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers, email, and software applications.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile:

• Certification: Successful completion of all Title 1 paraprofessional requirements.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful prior experience working with children preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.78 to $19.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Ryan Pivonka , Director of Human Resources
• Ralston District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]