Para, Special Education PIII, 7 hrs/day, 183 days

Southwest High School; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans preference

Job summary

Southwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a paraeducator (Special Education Para III) to support students with special needs. The role requires working with teachers, aiding in diverse settings, and ensuring reliable attendance. Personal care support, including restroom assistance, may be needed.

The position starts immediately, is full-time during the 2026-2027 school year, and offers a salary of $21.30 per hour. Veterans preference applies to this opening.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students across a variety of classroom and non-classroom settings.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to support individual and group needs.
• Provide supervision and assistance with personal care, including restroom support.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Dependable attendance

Job description

Para, Special Education PIII, 7 hrs/day, 183 days

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927501
Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Southwest High School

Job Description: Special Education Para III

Southwest High School is seeking a paraeducator to work with students with special needs. Working in collaboration with special education teachers, this position will assist students across a variety of classroom and non-classroom settings. Strong communication skills, collaboration, and dependable attendance are essential. Additional duties may include student supervision as assigned, as well as assistance with personal care, including restroom support.

2026-2027 Salary is $21.30/hour.

This position is subject to veterans preference.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.30 to $21.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant