Special Education Resource Paraprofessional (BC)

Bellevue Public Schools (Nebraska); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRCHCREST Elementary, part of Bellevue Public Schools (Nebraska), is seeking a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional to support students under teacher supervision. The role involves assisting with skills taught in class and helping with supervision in various settings within the building.

Duties include one-on-one and small group support, lifting and physical assistance, and aiding in lunchroom, toileting, transportation, and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be capable of regular attendance for the duration of the assignment.
• This position subjects to a veterans preference.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with students one-on-one and in small groups as needed.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom and support instructional activities.
• Provide lifting and physical assistance when required; assist in lunchroom, toileting, transportation and recreation.

Job description

Applications are being accepted for an 6.5 hour per day Special Education Resource Paraprofessional position at Birchcrest Elementary. The special education paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of a teacher or other designated member of the school staff. The special education paraprofessional helps special education students acquire skills and competencies taught by the classroom teacher. Duties include supervising and working with students both one on one and in small groups when needed assisting the teacher in the classroom. Duties also include lifting, giving physical assistance, assisting in the lunchroom, and with toileting, transportation, and recreational activities in all areas of the building. Required qualifications are that the applicant not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others with or without reasonable accommodations, and must be capable of regularly attending to the duties of the position assigned and for the duration of the assignment. This position is subject to a veterans preference. Duty hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (second position is 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.).

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