SPED Paraprofessional: Student Support Specialist

Heritage Elementary; Bennington (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTD

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Job summary

Heritage Elementary in Bennington is seeking a Resource/SPED Paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs under building supervision. Duties include assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping maintain a positive instructional environment. Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and dependable attendance.

Benefits include LTD and paid leave; health insurance is not offered for this role. 177-day schedule aligned with the school calendar; 6.5 hour workdays may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular, dependable in-person attendance is essential.
• Professional, personable, and welcoming; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning for individual students or small groups as directed by certified staff.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance.
• Develop professional rapport with classroom staff and administrators.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal and supervise during lunch and recess.
• Assist teachers with monitoring, data collection, and record-keeping for student progress.
• Follow Special Education Plans in accordance with district rules; adapt to student needs.

Skills

Follow directions

Attendance

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Heritage Elementary in Bennington is seeking a Resource/SPED Paraprofessional to support students with diverse needs under building supervision. Duties include assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping maintain a positive instructional environment. Position requires lifting up to 50 pounds and dependable attendance.

Benefits include LTD and paid leave; health insurance is not offered for this role. 177-day schedule aligned with the school calendar; 6.5 hour workdays may apply.