Para-Educator- Omaha

Hands of Heartland, Inc.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hands of Heartland, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a compassionate Para-Educator to support students with IEP goals under a certified Special Education teacher.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted academic and daily living skills, collecting daily progress data, assisting with classroom activities, and helping students transition to adult living with greater independence. Training is provided; 18+ with reliable transportation preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Dependable transportation and the ability to pass background checks.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic skills and daily living support under a teacher’s guidance.
• Record daily progress data for IEP goals and student activities.
• Assist with classroom activities and community-based living skills.
• Support student transitions from school to adult living to foster independence.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

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Full Time Professional Omaha, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1975

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Hands of Heartland is looking for a compassionate and caring individual to work with the people we support as a Para-Educator in Omaha, NE.

What You’ll Do:

Under the guidance of a certified Special Education teacher, you will work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support to reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living. Students may need assistance with self-care and/or mobility. Coaches will work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals. Coaches will also work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community. You will assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences and helping them to be as independent as possible.

Hours:

Full-time hours. Monday through Friday from 8a-4p.

Skill Set Needed for the Job:

Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Personality Traits:

Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Dependable transportation. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required- we will train you!

Pay:

Starting pay is $19.00-$21.00 per hour.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing company that truly makes a difference in the lives of the people we support and employ.