Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Starts at $18.90 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support instructional staff and assist with reading, writing, and math for students. The role involves daily interaction with children, teamwork with teachers, and active participation in classroom activities.

The position requires an Associate's degree or 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) or demonstrated competency, good health, dependable attendance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours or demonstrated proficiency in assisting reading, writing and math.
• Evidence of good health.
• Dependable with good attendance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Active involvement with students

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's degree / 48 sem hours / 72 quarter hours / competency test

Job description

Paraprofessional - Kindergarten Educational

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.

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