Para, Special Education PIII, 6 hrs/day, 183 days

Lincoln Public Schools; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Para III for Independence Academy sites to support students aged 18–21 with a range of special needs, including behavioral challenges. The role involves individual and small-group support, following instructional plans, and collaborating with the teaching team.

The position runs 8:30 am–2:30 pm with lunch supervision, traveling between district sites as needed. Immediate start; veterans preference applies.

Qualifications

• Supports students with special needs, including behavioral challenges.
• Willingness to travel between Independence Academy sites within the district.
• Able to follow instructional plans and attend required training days.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and/or small-group assistance to students.
• Assist students in Independence Academy program (ages 18–21).
• Support integration with classroom activities and transitions.

Skills

Flexible

Proactive

Follow directions

Team player

Attendance/adaptability

Job description

Para, Special Education PIII-Independence Academy, 6 hrs/day, 183 days

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Special Education Department/Independence Academy Sites

Job Description: Special Education Para III

THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

This position will support students in the Independence Academy program, the LPS program for students 18-21 years old. This position will assist students with a spectrum of special needs (including behavioral). Responsibilities may include providing individual support and/or working with small groups. The ideal candidate is flexible, able to take initiative, able to follow directions and instructional plans, be a team player, and attend all required training days. Attendance and adaptability are key strengths for this role.

This paraeducator will be assigned to an Independence Academy site and should have the flexibility to travel to all Independence Academy sites within the district. Independence Academy site location may change periodically based upon need.

Work schedule is 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, lunch with students.

This position is subject to veterans preference.

Location

Lincoln Public Schools NE SJDLC Special Education Dept - Lincoln, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lincoln Public Schools NE

Job Details

Job ID: 5938560

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.30 to $21.30 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required