Classified - Health Paraeducator - District Wide

Position:  Health Paraeducator (3 positions available)

Location:   District Wide (High School, Bell Field, Howard with possible travel between school locations as needed)

Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Student Days   

Position Available: Start August, 2026 with some training possible prior to start date

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: 

• $19.52 - $21.41 per hour, starting, depending on experience.
• If bilingual (English/Spanish) $21.41 - $23.53 per hour, starting, 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

Reports To:    Building Administrator/School Nurse

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:     Open Until Filled

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.

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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: Health Paraeducator 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post secondary training desired.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED preferred, but not required
• CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred, but not required
• Drivers License

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students and/or health occupation
• Experience in medical or care giving settings is highly desirable

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies

REPORTS TO:  School nurse, Building Administrator, and Director of Support Services. Receives assignments, guidance, and training from School Nurse.

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:

• Perform health/medical care procedures under the supervision of an RN. Dispenses medication, provides necessary medical/health care including but not limited to suctioning, tube feeding, decompressing and clean catheterization. Provides supervision as necessary/directed for students. Abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.

Frequent:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervisor(s)
• Assists with any clerical and daily organizational duties
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops as requested
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervisor
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students, staff and visitors
• 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: first aid, feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, medication administration and other special health and personal care needs when applicable
• Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students under the supervision and/or direction of OT and/or PT
• Provides support services to the school nurse
• Aids with health screening programs
• May require traveling between buildings as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising school nurse and/or administrative staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communications and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Both

Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is a 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, classrooms, buildings, furniture and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.

Salary : $20 - $25