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Omaha Public Schools
Paraprofessional, Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP) (Rate Starts at $21.76 per hour)
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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
Job Description
Paraprofessional, Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP) (Rate Starts at $21.76 per hour) Omaha Public Schools Spring Lake Magnet Elementary
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Omaha Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5704932Application Deadline:
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Immediately Job Description Position Starting August 2026POSITION TITLE:
Paraprofessional- Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP)
- Work August through May when students are in session.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech Pathologist, etc.
- To assist students with toileting needs and diaper changing.
- To carry out self-care programs with students including feeding, tooth brushing and grooming.
- To assist with unloading and loading students on the van/bus.
- To assist in making the classroom environment cheerful and attractive.
- To maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in the classroom and restrooms.
- To collect and record data.
- To make teaching materials related to the curriculum.
- To carry out structured behavior programs as directed by professional staff.
- To maintain confidentiality of student information.
- To interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
- To perform as a positive member of the educational teamwork effectively with other paraprofessionals in the classroom and a variety of professional staff affiliated with the program.
- To carry out programs in both school and non-school settings as directed.
- To perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required. Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information. Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead Training in health care related field preferred Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Follows written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students. Committed to helping all children learn- assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings Regular daily attendance is essential Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of various physical activity