Part-Time Special Education School-Age Paraprofessional

We are looking for part-time School-Age Paraprofessionals to work with school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom. The hours would be Monday through Friday 2pm-5:30pm.

What You Will Do

Provide academic and behavioral support in the classroom, work with school age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Behavioral experience preferred, but not required. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a childcare program and/or college courses in education/child development preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system preferred
• Ability to adhere to work schedules
• Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members
• Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training
• Is able to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training
• Must be able to complete 24 education hours (CEU) if working 34-40 hours per week, 12 education hours (CEU) if working 20-34 hours per week, 6 education hours (CEU) if working less than 20 hours per week, each year
• Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor
• Able to read and understand written plans
• Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients
• Able to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary
• Must meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• On-site paid training and CEU's
• Accrual of one hour per each 30 hours worked with an accrual cap of 56 hours for part-time employees working 15-29 hours per week
• Holiday policy for paid holidays for part-time staff that average 15 to 35 hours a week, will be paid the average daily hours worked up to a maximum of 4 hours