Title I Instructional Paraprofessional

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Prairie Wind Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional under Title 1 funding. The role supports teachers, collects student progress data, and helps maintain records. This full-time, 7-hour day position runs August through May when students are in session.

Starting date is August 2026 with a wage of $19.10 per hour. Per the district, the incumbent assists in instruction, monitors student performance, and collaborates with staff to reinforce

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.
• Committed to helping all children learn - assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings.
• Regular daily attendance is essential.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of various physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Model appropriate behaviors for students.
• Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff.
• Assist students at arrival and dismissal of school.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods.
• Assist with grading and reviewing homework as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist teachers in monitoring, collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance and progress.
• Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods and recess periods.
• Ability to organize and retrieve materials and organize schedules according to guidelines.
• Knowledge of computers with the ability to assist students with educational technology to include software.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Instructional support

Data collection

Professional development

Attendance reliability

Diversity & inclusion

Customer-friendly communication

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours

Competency test in reading/writing/math (state or local)

Tools

Educational software

Data collection tools

Job description

Omaha Public Schools Prairie Wind Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional under Title 1 funding. The role supports teachers, collects student progress data, and helps maintain records. This full-time, 7-hour day position runs August through May when students are in session.

Starting date is August 2026 with a wage of $19.10 per hour. Per the district, the incumbent assists in instruction, monitors student performance, and collaborates with staff to reinforce