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

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Conestoga Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support instructional staff from August through May while students are in session. The position starts immediately with a 7-hour workday and a schedule of 185 duty days, with a pay rate of $19.10 per hour plus benefits.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 48 college credit hours (or proven proficiency via a reading, writing and math competency test), good health and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours completed.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good attendance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of children as 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.

Skills

Reading instruction support

Team player

Classroom interaction

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours

Competency test proficiency (reading/writing/math)

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965242
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 20, 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

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

Contact Information

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