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

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Central Park Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to work August through May while students are in session. Starting date is immediate, with a schedule of 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Salary is $19.10 per hour plus benefits.

Qualified candidates have an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours (or equivalent) and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reports to Building Principal and positions run for 10 months.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, or demonstrated proficiency via competency test.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good work attendance record.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting individual needs of children as directed by professional staff.
• Work as a team member.
• Follow specialist's/teacher's direction.
• Actively engage in learning experiences with students.
• Be on the floor and actively interacting with children.
• Perform routine classroom management and duties.

Skills

Reading support

Team player

Floor interaction

Attendance reliability

Education

Associate's degree

48 semester hours

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945255

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 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]