Paraprofessional, Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP)
- Employer
- Omaha Public Schools
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- Salary
- Competitive
Job Details
• High school diploma required
• Minumum of 48 semester credits preferred
• Regular work attendance is essential
• Evidence of good mental and physical health
• Training in health care related field helpful
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Follow written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students
OTHER INFORMATION
Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 183 days, Full-time 10-month
Salary Schedule: $13.04 per hour (Based on 2019/2020 Salary Schedule)
Hours to Work: 7.0 hours, daily M-F
RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose: To assist classroom teacher to carry out educational programs for students in the Mentally Handicapped Program in the classroom and community settings.
Duties:
• To assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech Pathologist, etc.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position.
• To assist students with toileting needs and diaper changing.
• To carry out self-care programs with students including feeding, tooth brushing and grooming.
• To assist with unloading and loading students on the van/bus.
• To assist in making the classroom environment cheerful and attractive.
• To maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in the classroom and restrooms.
• To collect and record data.
• To make teaching materials related to the curriculum.
• To carry out structured behavior programs as directed by professional staff.
• To maintain confidentiality of student information.
• To interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
• To perform as a positive member of the educational teamwork effectively with other paraprofessionals in the classroom and a variety of professional staff affiliated with the program.
• To carry out programs in both school and non-school settings as directed.
• To perform other duties as assigned.
* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Company
Omaha Public Schools: where every child is known, loved, and inspired!
As a large urban public school district, our mission is to prepare all students to excel in college, career and life. Our programs are just as diverse as the students we serve. Our district consists of 65 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 9 high schools, 1 virtual school, and 13 alternative programs. We enroll 52,000 students from various ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. We serve more than 18,000 English Language Learners. Our student population speaks 108 different languages. We meet all students where they are. We work with our gifted and talented students by providing a wide array of enrichment programs. Students have opportunities for advanced studies in essentially every subject area, including all core curriculum, music, art and physical education. Students across all grade levels have optimal educational opportunities.
Omaha families value education and expect a great deal from their children and their schools. Our test scores exceed the national average for large school districts. Students have consistently improved test scores on their Nebraska State Assessment (NeSA) tests throughout the past six years.
Omaha Public Schools is the third largest employer in the state, with more than 9,000 full-time employees who are involved in the daily operation of our schools. Our teaching staff has an average of 10 years of experience and nearly 65 percent hold advanced degrees.
- Website
- http://www.ops.org/
- Telephone
- 5312990240
- Location
-
2585 Vane St
Omaha
Nebraska
68131
United States
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