Part-Time Para-Educator: Empower Students' Independence

Hands of Heartland; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives available

Job summary

Hands of Heartland in North Platte, NE is seeking a compassionate Para-Educator to support school-age students under a certified Special Education teacher. You will assist students with IEP goals, helping with academic and daily living skills to promote independence in classroom and community.

This is a part-time role, Monday through Friday, with potential for extra hours in other departments. No prior experience is required—we provide training and opportunities to earn incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.
• Experience not required—we will train you!

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEP goals under a certified Special Education teacher.
• Support academic and daily living skills to promote independence in classroom and community.
• Help with self-care, mobility, and habit formation as needed.
• Record progress and data related to student goals.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Patience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Job description

Hands of Heartland in North Platte, NE is seeking a compassionate Para-Educator to support school-age students under a certified Special Education teacher. You will assist students with IEP goals, helping with academic and daily living skills to promote independence in classroom and community.

This is a part-time role, Monday through Friday, with potential for extra hours in other departments. No prior experience is required—we provide training and opportunities to earn incentives.