Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional

Benson West Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Benson West Elementary, part of Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Part-Time Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional starting January 2027 for the second semester. The role supports teachers by assisting instructional activities, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records.

Strong attendance, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse students are essential. Responsibilities include helping with instruction, supervising students during meals and recess, and

Qualifications

• Assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings.
• Regular daily attendance is essential.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develop and maintain professional rapport with classroom teacher and staff.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Monitor and record student performance and progress.
• Organize and retrieve materials and schedules according to guidelines.
• Support educational technology use for students.

Skills

Assist students

Classroom support

Data collection

Confidentiality

Professional development

Attendance

Flexibility

Tact and diplomacy

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

Educational technology software

Computers

Job description

Benson West Elementary, part of Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks a Part-Time Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional starting January 2027 for the second semester. The role supports teachers by assisting instructional activities, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records.

Strong attendance, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse students are essential. Responsibilities include helping with instruction, supervising students during meals and recess, and