What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (Rate starts at $18.90 per hour) position at Omaha Public Schools?
Position Starting August 2026
POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Kindergarten Educational - Work August through May when students are in session.
QUALIFICATIONS
- An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
- Evidence of good mental and physical health.
- Dependable with good work attendance record.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
OTHER INFORMATION
Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 185 duty days (10 month)
Salary Schedule: $18.90 per hour (plus benefits)
Hours to Work: 7.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to work with and meet individual needs of children a directed by professional staff.
- Ability to perform as a team member.
- Ability to work under specialist's/teacher's direction
- Ability to be actively engaged in learning experiences with students.
- Necessary ability to be able to be "down on the floor" and actively interacting with children.
- Ability to perform routine classroom management and maintenance duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
- NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $19