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Paraprofessional, Kindergarten

Employer
Omaha Public Schools
Location
Omaha, NE, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Position and Pay Rate starting August 2022

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Kindergarten Educational

QUALIFICATIONS

• An 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.

• Evidence of good mental and physical health.

• Dependable with good work attendance record.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

OTHER INFORMATION

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 183 duty days (10 month)

Salary Schedule: $14.53 per hour (plus benefits)

Hours to Work: 7.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work with and meet individual needs of children a directed by professional staff.

• Ability to perform as a team member.

• Ability to work under specialist's/teacher's direction

• Ability to be actively engaged in learning experiences with students.

• Necessary ability to be able to be "down on the floor" and actively interacting with children.

• Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.

• 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.

Company info
Website
Telephone
5312990240
Location
2585 Vane St
Omaha
Nebraska
68131
United States

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