Classified - Special Education Paraeducator (Resource 3, PreK

Special Education Para educator (Resource 3, PreK)

Howard Elementary

6.75 hours/day

Work student days

Available immediately

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!

$17.85 - $19.71 starting per hour depending on experience

If bilingual: $19.71 - $21.76 starting per hour depending on experience

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

Building Administrator and/or Director of Special Education

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online . Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions.

Open until filled

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.

Instructional support

Special Education Para educator (Resource
3)

High school diploma or GED

Post secondary training is desired

Drivers license

First aid/CPR certificate desired

Working with children/students

Effective oral and written communication skills

Understanding of basic reading and math skills

Teacher(s), building administrator, and director of support services

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 classroom support duties under the supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and therapists including, but not limited to, feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other personal care needs when applicable. Assist with physical and occupational therapy for students under the supervision and/or direction of occupational therapist and/or physical therapist. Abides by the guidelines established for para educators of the state of Nebraska and the school district.

Frequent:

Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher and/or therapist.

Assists the supervising teacher/therapist in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.

Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students' work.

Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.

Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.

Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.

Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.

Attends professional development meetings and workshops for para educators.

Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.

Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.

Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.

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