Special Education Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Little Panters Preschool to support instruction and student learning.

The role involves assisting teachers, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting students with disabilities in a 9‑month, 30‑hour per week schedule. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Some college or experience is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Auditory and visual skills.
• Skills in human relations and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Consistent and punctual on site attendance at the worksite.
• Work cooperatively with classroom and special education teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision.
• Use positive forms of communication with children in the classroom.
• Demonstrate confidentiality.
• Help in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials.
• Assist special education students in the classroom by providing additional supports such as hand-over-hand guidance, expectations reminders, and movement breaks.
• Assemble and organize materials to be used during instruction by Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teachers.
• Interact with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills.
• Support the Special Education Teacher by documenting objective observation notes.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or Principal.

Education

High school diploma

Some college or experience, preferred

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 Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional - Little Panters Preschool

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some college or experience, preferred

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:

Special Education Teacher; Building Principal

EVALUATION:

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 months; 30 hours/week

JOB GOAL:

To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the students

Essential Duties

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works cooperatively with classroom and special education teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
• Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom
• Demonstrates confidentiality
• Helps in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials
• Assists special education students in the classroom by providing additional supports such as hand-over-hand guidance, expectations reminders, and movement breaks
• Assembles and organizes materials to be used during instruction by Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teachers
• Interacts with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills
• Supports the Special Education Teacher by documenting objective observation notes
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or Principal

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills