Elementary Paraprofessional: nurture Student Success & Support

Bennington Public Schools; Nebraska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTD

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Bennington Public Schools seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students and staff in a caring instructional environment at Bennington Elementary.

The role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervision during arrival/dismissal, lunch and recess, and support for students with special needs in line with IEPs. The position follows a 177‑day school year with no health insurance offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular work attendance is essential.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in interacting with staff, public, parents, and Board Members.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with the 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 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, recess periods, and before or after school times.
• Required to follow all Individual Education Plans to be in accordance with NDE Rule 51 and IDEA requirements.
• Ability to organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidance from direct supervisor.
• Knowledge of computers with the ability to assist students with educational technology to includesoftware.
• Works with and understands the needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintains an instructional focus among students in the classroom.
• Interacts and communicates with administrator/trainers, students, staff, and parents in a courteous, professional manner.
• Records data for factual documentation, accountability, and evaluation purposes.
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in all circumstances.
• Assist classroom teachers to carry out educational programs for students with special needs.
• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech-Language Therapist
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position, if weight limits are a necessity to communicate with staff immediately.
• Carry out behavior programs as planned by professional staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Travel to assist in other buildings if necessary.
• Assist with Special Education Transportation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow written and oral directions

Lift 50 pounds

Attendance

Confidentiality and professionalism

Communication with staff/parents

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Educational technology software

Job description

Bennington Public Schools seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional to support students and staff in a caring instructional environment at Bennington Elementary.

The role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervision during arrival/dismissal, lunch and recess, and support for students with special needs in line with IEPs. The position follows a 177‑day school year with no health insurance offered.