Special Education Paraprofessional

Job in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, 68701, USA

Listing for: Norfolk Public School District

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Education Administration

It is the policy of Norfolk 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.

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - Jefferson Elementary

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma
First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator;
Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
Listens to students read, and reads to students
Helps students with make-up work
Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
Makes educational games and aids
Alerts teacher to needs of students
Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
Transfers and positions students with physical disabilities

Assists when emergencies arise
Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

Effective oral and written communication skills
Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students