Special Education Paraprofessional, ACP Support & Aide

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Wakonda Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP) with a starting rate of $21.99 per hour. The role supports teachers by assisting in educational activities and direct student support under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom routines, data collection, preparing teaching materials, and providing care and supervision for students, including transportation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.
• Training in health care related field preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Follows written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students.
• Committed to helping all children learn - assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings.
• Regular daily attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• To assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech Pathologist, etc.
• To assist students with toileting needs and diaper changing.
• To carry out self-care programs with students including feeding, tooth brushing and grooming.
• To assist with unloading and loading students on the van/bus.
• To assist in making the classroom environment cheerful and attractive.
• To maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in the classroom and restrooms.
• To collect and record data.
• To make teaching materials related to the curriculum.
• To carry out structured behavior programs as directed by professional staff.
• To maintain confidentiality of student information.
• To interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
• To perform as a positive member of the educational teamwork effectively with other paraprofessionals in the classroom and a variety of professional staff affiliated with the program.
• To carry out programs in both school and non-school settings as directed.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Diversity sensitivity

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Health care related field training

Job description

Omaha Public Schools Wakonda Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional for the Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP) with a starting rate of $21.99 per hour. The role supports teachers by assisting in educational activities and direct student support under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom routines, data collection, preparing teaching materials, and providing care and supervision for students, including transportation