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

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

Job summary

Miller Park Elementary, part of Omaha Public Schools, is seeking a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten. Work August through May when students are in session, starting immediately. 185 duty days, 7 hours per day, with benefits. Salary starts at $19.10 per hour.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction under teacher direction, assisting with classroom activities, and interacting with students on the floor. Requires strong health and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours, 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

• Work with and meet individual needs of children as directed by professional staff.
• Be a team member and collaborate with colleagues.
• Work under direction of specialist/teacher.
• Be actively engaged in learning experiences with students.
• Be able to be on the floor and actively interact with children.
• Perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assist in instruction of reading, writ

Education

Associate's degree

48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours

Competency test for instructional ability

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967429
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 22, 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]