Full-Time Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional

Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & long term disability and life

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

401k with match

On-site training and CEUs

Referral Program

EAP

Job summary

Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) is seeking a Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional for our Southwest Center (138th & Q) in Omaha. The role supports special education teachers and students in K-4 within a structured classroom, collaborating with BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT teams. Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm.

Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $21.00 per hour, based on experience. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior childcare or education coursework is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in childcare/education settings preferred but not required.
• Willingness to complete required training and CEUs annually.
• On-site training provided, with CEUs available.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers and the student’s team with instructional plans and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with professionals (BCBA, SLP, OT, PT) to support students.
• Document student progress and behavior data as required.
• Support students in all classroom activities, including group and individual tasks.
• Prepare learning materials and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Attend planning meetings and participate in professional development.
• Communicate regularly with families and team members about progress and concerns.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work with diverse learners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in education/child development preferred

Tools

MANDT training

Rethink data collection

Job description

Description

The Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional provides direct instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to special education teacher(s) and students in grades K-4 in a structured classroom setting. This position requires collaboration with special education teachers, BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT professionals. He/she will ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment. This role is designed for individuals with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills who can work effectively with diverse learners (autistic, nonverbal) in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Description

The Level 3 School-Age Paraprofessional provides direct instructional, behavioral, and administrative support to special education teacher(s) and students in grades K-4 in a structured classroom setting. This position requires collaboration with special education teachers, BCBA, SLP, OT, and PT professionals. He/she will ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive learning environment. This role is designed for individuals with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills who can work effectively with diverse learners (autistic, nonverbal) in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

We are looking for a full-time position at our Southwest Center (138th &Q) to work in our Level 3 classroom as a Paraprofessional Monday through Friday from 9am-5:30pm.

Starting pay is $17.00 - $21.00 an hour, based on experience. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a childcare program and/or college courses in education/child development preferred, but not required. On-site paid training and CEU's.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher(s) and the rest of the child’s team in implementing all instructional plans – this includes IEP goals and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).
• Understand all aspects of each student’s IEP and collaborate with professional teams to meet quarterly goals.
• Communicate with students’ professional team (this could include all or some of the following people - lead special education teacher(s), BCBA, OT, PT, SLP) regarding student’s behavior, use of physical aggression, use of their device to communicate and all other aspects of the student’s educational day.
• Support students during all classroom activities, group work, and out-of-classroom supervision (e.g., sensory walks, recess etc.)
• Complete incident reports as needed for extended times of physical aggression.
• Monitor and reinforce positive behavior; implement or assist with behavior-management in all aspects.
• Attend and be certified in MANDT training
• Use Rethink for data collection
• Help prepare all learning materials including sensory supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment for all students
• Assist with administrative tasks such as attendance, filing, and record-keeping.
• Communicate regularly with professional team, directors, students, and parents about student progress, questions, ideas and/or concerns.
• Participate in planning meetings, certain special education assessment meetings, and professional development.
• Support students with special needs, English language learners, or those requiring additional behavior or academic assistance.
  
  

Benefits

CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
• 401k with match
• Paid on-site training and CEU's
• Referral Program
• Best Care EAP Partnership
  
  

Below are examples of the impact YOU can make!

"CRCC has been nothing but a blessing to my son. He has grown and learned so much during his time with CRCC. ""Our stressful situations were all care related, having the daily health services have provided a place for our child to attend with nursing services.""Knowing my child is somewhere where they are safe, understood and able to grow has helped me be more productive during the day.""CRCC provides a safe, welcoming place for us to bring our daughter where everyone knows her name, appreciates her, and cares for her as if they were family."

CRCC Mission, Vision and Values

CRCC's Mission is to provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services.

CRCC's Vision is embracing every ability, empowering every family.

CRCC's Values are Stronger Together, Commitment to Excellence, Lead with Heart, Get Stuff Done, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, Be Positive.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.
• One-two years experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system preferred.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules.
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
• Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.
• Is able to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.
• Must be able to complete 24 education hours (CEU) if working 34-40 hours per week, 12 education hours (CEU) if working 20-34 hours per week, 6 education hours (CEU) if working less than 20 hours per week, each year.
• Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.
• Able to read and understand written plans.
• Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.
• Able to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.
• Must meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.