Nonpublic Elem School Sped Para

David City Elementary; David City (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

David City Elementary seeks a Para-Educator – Teacher Aide to support sped students across buildings. 3 hours per day, starting August 3, 2026, with duties including assisting in classrooms, supervising lunch and activities, and implementing instructional activities under teacher direction.

The position emphasizes regular attendance, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff. Candidates should be prepared to adapt materials, reinforce learning concepts, and maintain a safe, respectful

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate information clearly in speaking and writing.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to student needs.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality regarding student information.
• Comfort with observing and documenting student progress.
• Willingness to follow teachers’ instructions and adapt activities.
• Ability to supervise students in various settings such as lunchrooms and hallways.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities
• Assist students in the resource room
• Maintain safety and supervision during lunch and playtime
• Prepare and organize lesson materials and displays
• Support teachers in delivering instructional activities
• Tutor and support students individually or in small groups
• Record grades and correct papers as directed
• Ensure consistent attendance and reliability

Skills

Oral Expression

Written Expression

Speech Clarity

Oral Comprehension

Written Comprehension

Near Vision

Auditory Attention

Patience

Job description

Nonpublic Elem School Sped Para

David City Public Schools David City Elementary - David City, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5616584
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Starting Monday, August 3, 2026

3 hours per day

• Job Title: Para-Educator – Teacher Aide - @ St Mary's Elem working with sped students

Positions Available in All Buildings

GOAL: The essential functions of the Para-Educator position include (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements.

Reports To: Building Principal

Essential Job Functions

Assist students in the regular classroom.

Assist students in the resource room.

First aid knowledge.

Train and teach students - Identify the educational needs and teach or instruct.

Get Information - Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.

Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships - Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time.

Maintain confidentiality-maintain a positive relationship with students refraining from discussion of student matters outside the school setting.

Communicate with Supervisors and Peers - Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Think Creatively - Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Update and Use Relevant Knowledge - Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.

Interpret the Meaning of Information for others - Translate or explain what information means and how it can be used.

Consistent and dependable attendance.

Specific Job Activities:

• Assist in classroom activities
• Correct papers and record grades
• Supervise at lunch, activity periods and on playground
• Run copies, laminate, and assemble items for teachers
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.

  Required Employee Characteristics:

  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Exhibit and maintain patience.

  At-Will Employment: Employment with the School District is not for a set period of time (follows teacher annual contract dates), and either party may terminate this agreement, with or without cause, and with or with two weeks' notice. Employment with the School District is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this employment agreement. The terms of this employment agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by the Superintendent of Schools.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

  Job Description specific to Special Education

  • Assist special and regular education students during classroom activities, lunch, physical education periods, recess and various other activities as directed.
  • Assist with meeting the IEP goals of students
  • Participate in IEP meetings and parent conferences as requested
  • Assist with maintaining IEP records and files; contact parents as directed or required
  • Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of special education students in a special class or when mainstreamed into regular classrooms
  • Assist with services of prescribed programs including those written by related service providers such as PT, OT, and speech
  • Participate in staff meetings, special training, and in-service training programs as assigned
  • Adapt materials/equipment as specified for particular students
  • Assist or respond to specific health needs of a child, (for example: unclogging trachea, knowing what to do if trachea comes out) and knowing the health plan designed for the child
  • Implement behavior management techniques in accordance with the directives given by the supervision teacher (reinforcing behaviors in accordance with the teacher's plan, supervising, time out, etc.)
  • Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, parent communication, and/or classroom activities

  Early Childhood

  • Assist in the development of independent skills through self-care activities, such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene (includes the possibility of toilet training, diaper changes, etc.)

  Secondary or transition students

  • Assist with job coaching at community sites as well as with transportation to and from job sites
  • Assist special education students in vocational training programs
  • Accompany/transport students on community experience/field trips

  Library/Media

  • Check books in and out
  • Assist students and teachers in locating books (as needed)
  • Repair books
  • Reshelf books and keep shelves in an orderly manner
  • Process new books and magazines as needed
  • Read to students (as assigned)
  • Put up/take down holiday decorations
  • Pass out overdue notices
  • Check technology and dust

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Salary: $15.50 to $16 Per Hour