Paraprofessional, Family Room Liaison
- Employer
- Omaha Public Schools
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Paraprofessional
Job Details
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Family Room Liaison
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 50pounds.
OTHER INFORMATION
Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 185 days
Hours to Work: 8.0 hours per day
Performance Responsibilities:
- Ability to communicate and establish good relationships with children, parents, school staff and community persons.
- High regard for the importance of positive school and community involvement.
- Sensitive to gender and cultural differences.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
- Ability to retrieve and organize materials.
- Ability to be self-motivated, resourceful and dependable.
- Ability to work with a flexible program.
- Use creativity to develop activities.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude toward school environment.
10. Has an excellent understanding of appropriate language usage.
11. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
12. Other duties as assigned
A family resource room in schools will serve as the focal point for encouraging and enhancing family and community involvement. The liaison is required to complete a training sessions with additional in-services. Liaisons will be required to participate in special activities determined by the coordinating team. Some evening duties will be required, i.e., parent/teacher conferences, parenting activities, open house, etc.
Candidates need to have an application completed and an interview to determine the necessary qualifications for this position.
* 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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