Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Rate starts at $19.10 per hour)

Hartman Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartman Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten, with a starting rate of $19.10 per hour. The role runs August through May when students are in session and reports to the Building Principal.

Required qualifications include an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours or demonstrated proficiency in assisting with reading, writing and mathematics. This is a full-time, 7-hour day position with benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours or demonstrated proficiency to assist in reading, writing and math per state or local tests.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good attendance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction under professional staff guidance and meet individual student needs.
• Work as a team member with classroom staff.
• Follow teacher directions and work under specialist/teacher supervision.
• Be actively engaged in learning experiences with students.
• Be able to be on the floor and interact with children.
• Perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Reading, writing and mathematics instruction proficiency (via competency test)

Job description

Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Rate starts at $19.10 per hour)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969681
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Kindergarten Educational- Work August through May when students are in session.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good work attendance record.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• OTHER INFORMATION
• Reports to: Building Principal
• Work Schedule: 185 duty days (10 month)
• Salary Schedule: $19.10 per hour (plus benefits)
• Hours to Work: 7.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $19.10 Per Hour
• Job Categories:
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of children a directed by professional staff.
• Ability to perform as a team member.
• Ability to work under specialist's/teacher's direction
• Ability to be actively engaged in learning experiences with students.
• Necessary ability to be able to be "down on the floor" and actively interacting with children.
• Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• * NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3215 Cuming Street
• Omaha, Nebraska 68131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]