Part-Time Para-Educator: Special Ed & Life Skills Coach

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

Job summary

Hands Of Heartland Inc in North Platte, NE, is seeking a part-time professional to support students with IEP goals under a certified Special Education teacher. You will help with academic and daily living skills, and gather data on progress while fostering independence.

The role emphasizes flexibility, communication, and compassion, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Training is provided; valid driver’s license and transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Dependable transportation.
• Pass background checks.
• Experience not required – we will train you.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a certified Special Education teacher, you will work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support to reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living.
• Coaches will work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals.
• You will assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences and helping them to be as independent as possible.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Job description

Hands Of Heartland Inc in North Platte, NE, is seeking a part-time professional to support students with IEP goals under a certified Special Education teacher. You will help with academic and daily living skills, and gather data on progress while fostering independence.

The role emphasizes flexibility, communication, and compassion, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Training is provided; valid driver’s license and transportation are required.