Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Support & Inspire Learning

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking an Instructional/Educational Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers and assist in student progress data collection. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, classroom assistance, and supervision during meals and breaks, with a 7-hour day over a 10-month schedule.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent hours, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• The minimum requires an Associate degree or completion of 48 hours at an accredited institution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Models appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develops professional rapport with teachers and staff.
• Assists students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Supervises students during lunch and recess.
• Assists with grading and reviewing homework as instructed.
• Helps monitor and document student performance and progress.
• Performs routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Organizes materials and schedules per guidelines.
• Uses educational software to support learning.

Skills

Assist students

Patience

Flexibility/Diplomacy

Data collection & records

Adaptability to diverse populations

Education

Associate degree or 48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking an Instructional/Educational Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support teachers and assist in student progress data collection. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, classroom assistance, and supervision during meals and breaks, with a 7-hour day over a 10-month schedule.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent hours, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to work with diverse student populations.