Special Education Resource Paraprofessional (LM)

Bellevue Public Schools (Nebraska); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue Public Schools in Omaha, NE, is hiring a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional for LeMay School. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, under supervision of a classroom teacher.

The paraprofessional will support students with their skills, supervise in class and small groups, and assist with lunchroom, toileting, and recreational activities, including lifting as needed to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to regularly attend to duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with students one-on-one and in small groups as directed.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom, lunchroom, toileting, and recreational activities.
• Provide lifting and physical assistance as needed to support student safety in all areas of the building.

Job description

Applications are being accepted for a 6.5 hour per day Special Education Resource Paraprofessional position at LeMay School. 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 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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