Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools, NE; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools Grant Elementary in Norfolk, Nebraska seeks a Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional. This part-time position involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and supporting instructional activities at Grant Elementary.

Requirements include a High School Diploma; First aid/CPR is desirable but not required. The role emphasizes on-site attendance, student support, and collaboration with the Special Education Teacher and building staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required.

Responsibilities

• Consistent and punctual on-site attendance at the worksite.
• Work with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor.
• Listen to students read, and read to students.
• Help students with make-up work.
• Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assist students in interpreting and following directions of teacher.
• Drills to reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to needs of students.
• Assist teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other activities.
• Reserve instructional media.
• Assist with the physical and health needs of the children.
• Do miscellaneous typing and filing.
• Inventory books, materials and equipment.
• Assist when emergencies arise.
• Perform other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education/Classroom Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930568
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION/CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL

Grant Elementary

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.26 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required