Instructional Paraprofessional

Archdiocese of Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Omaha is seeking a student assistant for St Wenceslaus School in Omaha, NE. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with lessons and daily routines, organizing materials, and providing supervision to ensure student safety and engagement.

The position emphasizes nurturing guidance, professional conduct, and collaboration with staff, parents, and students in a Catholic school environment.

Qualifications

• Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students.
• Model the school's professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom.
• Must complete a background check and Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environmental training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson and activities, as determined by the classroom teacher.
• Help guide students through daily routines such as arrival, transitions, and dismissal.
• Organize classroom and prep work for the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, and bulletin boards.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety in the classroom, playground, and during transitions.
• Assist with basic care needs while promoting student independence.

Skills

Instructional reinforcement

Positive guidance

Professional conduct

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Background check & Safe Environment training

Job description

Location

Name of Facility: St Wenceslaus School

Address

15353 Pacific Street

Omaha, Nebraska

68154

Submitted By

Name: Lindsey Harrahill

Email: [e-mail]

Description

Department: Education

Reports to: Lindsey Harrahill

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson and activities, as determined by the classroom teacher.
• Help guide students through daily routines such as arrival, transitions, and dismissal.
• Organize classroom and prep work for the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, and bulletin boards.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety in the classroom, playground, and during transitions.
• Assist with basic care needs while promoting student independence.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement of lesson plans under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students.
• Model the school's professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with students, preferred
• Effective communication skills with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
• Must complete a background check and the Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environmental training
• Strong understanding of and commitment to living out the Catholic faith