Paraprofessional

Omaha Public Schools, is the largest school district in the state of Nebraska. This public school district serves a diverse community of nearly 51,000 students at over 80 elementary and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Its district offices are located in the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming Streets.

• Working with individual children under the teacher's direction to meet the child's needs; i.e., a child who needs to review specific skills.
• Work with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Be assigned to miscellaneous duties around the classrooms; i.e., bulletin boards, preparing art materials, readying equipment, house cleaning, duplicating materials, etc.
• Assist children in specific activities.
• Assist the teacher in routine reporting and accounting of student information.
• Help in unusual situations, i.e., field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, etc.
• Observe and record behavior, as well as assist in the utilization of behavior modification techniques designed by the teacher.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor.

• Minimum 48 Semester/72 Quarter college credit hours required.
• Successful completion of the Para Professional Assessment Test preferred.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good work attendance.
• Ability to work with and met individual needs of children as directed by professional staff.
• Ability to perform as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate communication skills.