Empowering Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional (Temporary)

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, NE seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for a part-time, temporary role starting January 2027. The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher(s) and support student learning while monitoring progress and maintaining records.

The role involves data collection, grading support, lunch/recess supervision and collaboration with staff. Schedule is 5.50 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 10 month, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours/72 quarter hours or demonstrated proficiency to assist in reading, writing and math.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teachers and staff.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Assist in supervision during lunch and recess periods.
• Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by teachers.
• Assist teachers in monitoring, data collection and maintaining records of student progress.
• Organize and retrieve materials and schedules; support educational technology use.

Skills

Reading instruction support

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Flexibility and responsiveness

Diversity sensitivity

Professional demeanor

Educational technology

Education

Associate's degree / 48 sem hours / 72 quarter hours

Tools

Educational software

Computer literacy

Job description

Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, NE seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for a part-time, temporary role starting January 2027. The paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher(s) and support student learning while monitoring progress and maintaining records.

The role involves data collection, grading support, lunch/recess supervision and collaboration with staff. Schedule is 5.50 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 10 month, non-exempt.