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Hands Of Heartland

Para-Educator- North Platte

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $19–$21/hr

Posted: 3 days ago

Location: North Platte, NE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/21/2026

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What they do

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.

$35,023 / year median in Nebraska

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states. Hands of Heartland is looking for a compassionate and caring individual to work with the people we support as a Para-Educator in North Platte, NE.

What You'll Do:

Under the guidance of a certified Special Education teacher, you will work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support to reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living. Students may need assistance with self-care and/or mobility. Coaches will work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals. Coaches will also work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community. You will assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences and helping them to be as independent as possible.

Hours:

We are looking for part-time hours Monday through Friday. There is the possibility of getting additional hours in other departments, if needing to work some flexed hours. Skill Set Needed for the

Job:

Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Personality Traits:

Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Dependable transportation. Must be able to pass all background checks. Experience not required- we will train you!

Pay range:

$19-$21 per hour. We pay more for experience. Incentives also available. If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing company that truly makes a difference in the lives of the people we support and employ. Apply today to make a positive impact on your community! Part-time. Monday through Friday. There is the possibility of getting additional hours in other departments, if needing to work some flexed hours.