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

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

Job summary

Crestridge Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support instruction and engage with students from August through May when classes are in session. The starting date is August 2026 and the schedule runs 7.0 hours per day, 185 duty days.

The role pays $19.10 per hour and reports to the Building Principal. Qualifications include an Associate degree or 48 semester hours (72 quarter hours) or demonstrated proficiency via a competency test; candidates must be

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.

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.

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours

Competency test for reading/writing/mathematics

Job description

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

Omaha Public Schools Crestridge Elementary - Omaha, Nebraska
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Job Details

Job ID: 5879183

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Starting August 2026

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: $18.90 per hour (plus benefits)

Hours to Work: 7.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA