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Paraprofessional (High School)

Laurel Concord Coleridge School

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School - Laurel, Nebraska This job is also posted in Laurel Concord Coleridge School

Job Details

Job ID:

5913488

Application Deadline:

Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Paraprofessional FLSA:

Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Post-High School Training/College Coursework (Preferred)

Ability to read & communicate in English

Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks

Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis

Lift a minimum of 20 pounds

REPORTS TO

Assigned Teacher(s); Principals; Superintendent

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to work at scheduled time, appropriately groomed.

Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.

Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.

Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.

Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with disabilities, and 504 Plans.

Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.

Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.

Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.

Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events.

Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders.

Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change and clothing routines.

Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class.

Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.

Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.

Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals.

Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district.

Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment.

Prolonged periods of standing or sitting could be required.

Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism.

Additional school level responsibilities as assigned by Principal or his/her designee

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$16.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required