Impactful Instructional Paraprofessional - 10-Month Role

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional at Adams Elementary in Omaha, NE. Work August through May when students are in session, with a starting wage of $19.10 per hour.

The role supports classroom teachers, monitors student progress, and collects data to maintain records. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent coursework, confidentiality, and physical stamina for a full school day.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) or demonstrated competency to assist instruction.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reinforcing learning for individual students or small groups.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develop and maintain professional rapport with teachers and staff.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal of students.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess periods.
• Assist with grading and homework as instructed by teachers.
• Monitor and collect data on student performance and progress.

Skills

Instructional support

Data collection

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Flexible/adaptive

Education

Associate degree / 48 credit hours

Tools

Educational software

Computer literacy

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional at Adams Elementary in Omaha, NE. Work August through May when students are in session, with a starting wage of $19.10 per hour.

The role supports classroom teachers, monitors student progress, and collects data to maintain records. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent coursework, confidentiality, and physical stamina for a full school day.