Para-Educator- Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska at

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$19.00 - $21.00/hr Hands Of Heartland Kearney, Nebraska, 68845, United States Posted on November 4, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. 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 Kearney, 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 full-time or part-time hours Monday through Friday from 8a-4p. 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 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:

Starting pay is $19.00 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! Full-time or part-time hours Monday through Friday from 8a-4p. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Fast Easy Apply on the go Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Explore Related Opportunities Instructional Coordinators jobs near me in Nebraska Jobs near me in Nebraska Instructional Coordinators jobs Job Location Kearney, Nebraska, 68845, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Kearney, Nebraska New Special Education Teacher- Kearney Hands Of Heartland Kearney, Nebraska New Special Education Teacher- Grand Island Hands Of Heartland Grand Island, Nebraska Hybrid BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) VAV operations LLC Kearney, Nebraska See Job Details