Special Education Educational Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,565; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Special Education Educational Assistant to support special education students under the supervision of certified staff. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, providing behavior support, and supervising students in various school settings. The position requires a high school diploma and preferably some experience in education with students with disabilities. This is a part-time role with an hourly pay of $16.38.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree or passing assessment for Educational Assistant in Title I programs.
• Preferably previous experience in education with students with disabilities.
• Adaptable to changing duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and behavior support under certified staff supervision.
• Supervise students in various school settings including on school grounds.
• Assist with personal needs of students as necessary.

Skills

Assisting special education students

Behavior support

Communication skills

Reliability

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Educational Assistant

Westside Community Schools District Wide - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5248360

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 20, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
909 South 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Educational Assistant for 2025-26

DESCRIPTION: Assisting teachers with the needs of Special Education students

Under the supervision of certified staff members, assists with educational, social, behavioral and other needs of special education students and assists with classroom/school duties. Essential functions and responsibilities are subject to, and performed according to, the particular needs of the students assigned. Also performs related work as directed.

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma

• For Educational Assistant positions that work in Title I-funded programs, the Educational Assistant must have a high school diploma and either an associate's degree, two years of college, or a passing score on a state or local assessment that demonstrates their ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and math.

2. Previous teaching or aide experience in an educational environment involving students with disabilities, or related training and experience, is preferred.

Additional Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

1. Assist with instruction and behavior support of students with disabilities under the supervision of the special education teacher and other certified staff, including performing tasks related to goals and objectives unique to each assigned student.
2. Perform a variety of tasks in both general education and special education classrooms and other areas of the school, including supervision of students on school grounds, including the playground, halls, bathrooms, lunchroom and drop-off, and pick-up areas, and on field trips.
3. Feeding and assistance with personal needs of students, including bathroom needs, of students as necessary.
4. Assist with preparation of materials and performance of recordkeeping and other duties of a clerical nature.
5. Timely and reliable daily attendance.
6. Other essential functions and responsibilities may exist as necessitated by the needs of each school and its students, and the particular EA assignment.

Performance Requirements:

1. Necessary aptitude in applicable curriculum areas and technology.
2. Accurately follow plans and instructions, including the ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions within necessary time frames.
3. Successfully perform a variety of physical and mental work. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, hear, lift, kneel, bend and reach. The employee may also, depending on the specific EA assignment and considering student needs and safety, be required to stand, walk, push, and possess the ability to lift a student and equipment.
4. Communicate, cooperate, and interact appropriately and effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
5. Deal effectively with a variety of situations involving special needs students, including instances of behavioral or other social difficulties.
6. Ability to adapt to changes in specific duties.
7. Compliance with Board policies, District rules, regulations and practices, and applicable laws.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.38 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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