A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Substitute Paraprofessional, Health Tech, Secretary
Norfolk Public Schools
TBA - Norfolk, Nebraska This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5809835
Application Deadline:
May 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
It is the policy of Norfolk 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.
JOB TITLE
Substitute Paraprofessional, Health Tech, Secretary
(2026 - 2027 School Year)
Please Note:
Norfolk Public Schools will conduct a back-ground check on all substitute candidates.
Before you are placed on the sub list you will need to complete payroll forms in person.
You will receive a photo ID when all paper-work is complete.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma
Some college and/or experience working with students preferred
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM
Supervising Teacher; Building Administrator
JOB GOAL
To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Substitutes are not considered employees of the Norfolk Public Schools so their service to our district is on an as-needed basis.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated on an as-needed basis by building administrators with input from staff.
THE APPLICATION WILL GIVE YOU THE OPTION TO APPLY AS A HEALTH TECH IF YOU ARE CPR CERTIFIED OR SECRETARY SELECT ALL YOU WISH TO WORK IN.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
NOTE:
This is a generalized job description and specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the school/assignment. Substitutes should be flexible in meeting the needs of the position. Long-term substitutes are held to the same standards as the para-professional job description.
Respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff
Adheres to school and classroom procedures
Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries
Performs supervisory duties such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
Prepares instructional materials, bulletin boards, educational games/aids, graphs and charts
Assembles materials as assigned
Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests
Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room
Reads to students; listens to students read
Helps students with make-up work
Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, drills, etc.
Alerts teacher to needs of students
Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
Assists with field trips
Assists when emergencies arise
Assists special education students as instructed with personal needs, daily living skills, therapy, etc., as required by the position
Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the teacher or administration.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
(Intellectual, Sensory): Effective oral and written communication skills
Skills in human relations and leadership
Auditory and visual skills
