Classified
- Special Education Paraeducator (7.5 hrs/day)
- High School
Fremont Public Schools
High School
- Fremont, Nebraska This job is also posted in Fremont Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5762109
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Position:
Special Education Paraeducator
Location:
High School
Schedule:
7.5 hours per day
Work student days
Position Available:
August 2026
Perks:
At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do
- whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission.
We're all in it together!
Compensation:
$16.46
- $18.02 per hour depending on experience
If bilingual (English/Spanish): $18.02
- $19.
90 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
Health insurance eligible
- monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate.
If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more
Applications Will Be Accepted Until Position Is Filled.
Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.
All positions are subject to veterans preference
Employment is subject to background check and work authorization
All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility.
FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB
DESCRIPTION
It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
DEPARTMENT
Instructional Support
JOB TITLE
Special Education Paraeducator
REQUIREMENTS
Education Level:
High School Diploma or GED
Post Secondary training is desired
Certification/Licensure:
Drivers License
First Aid/CPR certificate desired
Experience Desired:
Working with children/students
Other Requirements:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Understanding of basic reading and math skills
REPORTS TO
Teacher(s), Building Administrator, and Director of Support Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.
Basic:
Assists the teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities. Abides by the guidelines established for Paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District.
Frequent:
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher.
Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students' work.
Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable.
Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students.
Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or administrative staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NEVER (0%)
OCCASIONAL
(1-32%)
FREQUENT
(33-66%)
CONSTANT
(67%+)
A. Standing
X
B. Walking
X
C. Sitting
X
D. Bending/Stooping
X
E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing
X
F. Climbing
X
G. Driving
X
H.
Lifting:
60 pound maximum
I.
Carrying:
1-50 ft.
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks
Fingering 33-66%
Grasping 33-66%
Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, use scissors and other tools/equipment, operate A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, etc.
Note:
This position requires considerable physical agility.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside-Outside-Both:
Both
Climatic Environment:
Primary work environment is heated/non-air-conditioned classroom/building, and at times, work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned)
Hazards:
Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.
Position Type:
Full-Time
