Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional

Springfield Elementary; Springfield (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Platteview Community Schools Springfield Elementary in Springfield, Nebraska, seeks a Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom. Duties include assisting with lesson preparation, behavior management, and data collection aligned with IEPs.

The position is full-time, 177 school days per year, up to 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Building Principal. Requires a high school diploma or GED and teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in meeting instructional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide small group or one-on-one instruction as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Assist with preparation of lesson materials and classroom setup.
• Support with behavior management during lessons and track student progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907651

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional

Job Description

Qualifications: Special Education(DLC) Paraprofessionals will hold a High School Diploma or GED.

Length of Contract and Hours: A Special Education(DLC) Paraprofessional will work approximately 177 Days per calendar year and up to 37.5 hours per week.

Immediate Supervisor: A Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional will report directly to the Building Principal.

General Job Description: A Special Education (DLC) Paraprofessional, or Teaching Assistant, is responsible for providing hands-on support to a Teacher when preparing lessons or teaching students in the classroom. Their duties include helping with behavior management during lessons, tracking a student’s grades and behavior and setting up classroom materials before class. The (DLC) Paraprofessional will strive to form interpersonal relationships with each student to help them feel more motivated about classroom achievement by understanding (IEP) Education Plans and following them.

Specific Job Functions:

• Support teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom.
• Provide small group and /or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the students’ IEP and the supervising teachers’ lesson plans.
• Collect Instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
• Assist during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assist with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and make copies of material for students.
• When in a school based learning environment, monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.
• Assists students as necessary with physical needs including feeding, toileting, lifting and mobility.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches, and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Must possess excellent teamwork skills and the ability to remain calm and patient at all times.
• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept.
• Perform personal care and hygiene tasks for special education students. Implementing certain educational support services for special education students, as directed by the teacher.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required