Special education paraprofessional - Secondary - full/part-time available

Young World Physical Education; Ralston (NE); On-site; USD 24,493 - 26,201; Full time

Job summary

Ralston School District 54 – Ralston District Office, Nebraska, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional (Secondary) to support certified staff in classrooms and assist with instructional activities.

You will work with students individually and in small groups, help with materials and assessments, supervise lunch and bus duties, and participate in IEP processes as needed. Must have a high school diploma and Title 1 paraprofessional certification.

Qualifications

• Certification: Successful completion of Title 1 paraprofessional requirements.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful prior experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students individually and in small groups to reinforce reading, language arts, and math.
• Assists with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Supervise lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and other non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.

Skills

Instruction following

Arithmetic skills

PC literacy

Diversity teamwork

Confidentiality

Empathy with students

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Title 1 paraprofessional certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Special education paraprofessional - Secondary - full/part-time available

Ralston School District 54 – Ralston District Office, Ralston, Nebraska. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5837722

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Description

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non‑professional duties, when necessary.

Essential Job Functions: This description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or special needs.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

• Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualification Profile

• Certification: Successful completion of all Title 1 paraprofessional requirements.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful prior experience working with children preferred.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $17.78 to $19.02 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dr. Ryan Pivonka , Director of Human Resources
• Ralston District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]