Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools, NE; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional at Westside Elementary in Norfolk, Nebraska. This part-time position supports the teacher by working with students, reinforcing instructions, and assisting with classroom activities in a generalized elementary setting.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with make-up work, reading aloud, and maintaining instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Responsibilities

• Consistent and punctual on-site attendance at the worksite.
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas.
• Listens to students read, and reads to students.
• Helps students with make-up work.
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher.
• Drills to reinforce a skill the teacher has taught.
• Alerts teacher to needs of students.
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects.
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities.
• Reserves instructional media.
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children.
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing.
• Inventories books, materials and equipment.
• Assists when emergencies arise.
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Visual skills

Auditory skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900567
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 Superintendent.

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE PARAPROFESSIONAL -Westside Elementary

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only

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

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $19.01 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education