Transition Program Paraprofessional, Special Ed

Transition Program North Site; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional for the Transition Program North Site in Omaha, Nebraska. The role supports special education transition activities and work experience for students August through May while school is in session.

The position requires a high school diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Work days are 185 per year with 7-hour days, Monday through Friday. Immediate starting date and full-time non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Regular work attendance is essential.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Training in health care related field helpful.
• Follow written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to carry out educational programs for mentally handicapped students.
• Accompany students to work experience.
• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech Language Therapist.
• Maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in classrooms and restrooms.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position.
• Help prepare instructional materials required for classrooms.
• Assist students transported in vans.
• Record information on data sheets.
• Carry out behavior programs as planned by professional staff.
• Ability to physically lift a student, participate in a two-person lift or operate a hoyer lift.
• Ability to assist students in completion of a wide range of academic subjects and levels.
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with peers and a wide variety of professional staff affiliated with program.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
• Must be able to travel to different schools as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regular work attendance

Good mental and physical health

Follow written and oral directions

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is hiring a Paraprofessional for the Transition Program North Site in Omaha, Nebraska. The role supports special education transition activities and work experience for students August through May while school is in session.

The position requires a high school diploma, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Work days are 185 per year with 7-hour days, Monday through Friday. Immediate starting date and full-time non-exempt status.