Special Education Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Burke High School; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Burke High School in Omaha, NE seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education, starting August 2026. The role supports teachers, monitors progress, and collects data to track student performance.

The position requires an Associate degree or related coursework, confidentiality, and physical ability to lift 50 pounds. Work calendar follows school session with 7.0 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours, or proven instructional ability.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Observe and record behavior and assist in behavior modification techniques.
• Develop rapport with teachers and staff and support classroom instruction.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.

Skills

Reading instruction

Confidentiality

Data collection

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree or 48 sem hrs

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Omaha Public Schools Burke High School in Omaha, NE seeks a Paraprofessional for Special Education, starting August 2026. The role supports teachers, monitors progress, and collects data to track student performance.

The position requires an Associate degree or related coursework, confidentiality, and physical ability to lift 50 pounds. Work calendar follows school session with 7.0 hours per day.