Resource/SPED Paraprofessional-Pine Creek Elementary

Bennington Public Schools; Bennington (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTD

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Bennington Public Schools at Pine Creek Elementary in Bennington, Nebraska is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students and staff and contribute to a positive instructional environment.

The position involves assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and fulfilling district duties. 177-day schedule, 6.5-hour days, and para pay scale based on experience. Starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular, dependable in-person attendance is essential.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Maintains regular, dependable in-person attendance.
• Models appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develops and maintains rapport with classroom teachers and staff.
• Assists students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Performs duties as assigned by building administration.

Skills

Follow directions

Attend in person regularly

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Resource/SPED Paraprofessional-Pine Creek Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948203
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: SPED Paraprofessional

Location: Pine Creek Elementary

GOAL: The job of Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting students, staff and building needs to be determined by building supervisor. Depending on the role of Paraprofessional, he/she's main focus is to support student success and maintain a caring and positive instructional environment for all students. He/She will have a diverse range of responsibilities and expectations depending on student, classroom, building, and district needs. This position is that of a Paraprofessional and job duties, building assignments, and student populations may change based on district need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions required.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in interacting with staff, public, parents, and Board Members.

REPORTS TO: Building Administration and Direct Supervisors

SUPERVISES: The majority of this role will consist of supervising students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 177-day position same schedule as students with some additional time for training
• 6.5 hour workdays
• The salary range is based on the Para pay scale and years of experience
• Benefits include LTD and paid sick and personal leave

• Health insurance is not offered for this position

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation and Support Services Personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to and depending on paraprofessional position):

General Duties:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Regular, dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students
• Develop andmaintain a professional rapport with the classroom teacher and other staff
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Assist in the