Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional – Little Panthers Preschool

Location: Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska

Reports to: Preschool Principal

Receives guidance from: Classroom Teacher;
Building Principal

Job goal: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the students

Terms of employment: School year only

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works cooperatively with teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
• Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom
• Assists the teacher by observing and supervising classroom activities
• Provides one-on-one and group instruction as directed by the classroom teacher
• Demonstrates confidentiality
• Assembles materials to be used in a particular unit
• Helps in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials
• Interacts with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills
• Supports the teacher by documenting objective observation notes
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assists with field trips
• Other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher or Preschool Principal

• High school diploma
• Some college or experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills

Entry level

Part-time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education