Paraprofessional, Student Success Center (SSC) (Starts at $21.01 per hour

Paraprofessional, Student Success Center (SSC) (Starts at $21.01 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools Middle School Alternative/Secondary Success
- Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Omaha Public Schools Middle School Alternative/Secondary Success
- Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job : 5815150

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Starting August 2026

Job Title: Paraprofessional, Student Success Center (SSC) /In School Suspension (ISS)- Work August through May when students are in session.

Position

Purpose:

Primary responsibilities are to maintain a caring and instructional climate by providing students with a positive neutral environment to learn responsibility, to employ re‑teaching opportunities with a variety of prevention and intervention strategies, and to build confidence in the student’s ability to apply skills they have learned to live situations by accepting logical consequences. This individual may also work to provide academic assistance and work with teachers to collect assignments.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Interacts and communicates with administrator/trainers, students, staff, and parents in a courteous, professional manner.
• Records data for factual documentation, accountability, and evaluation purposes.
• Exercises crisis management methodologies and strategies to de‑escalate student behavior.
• Monitors for hostile behaviors leading to conflicts to ensure the safety of surrounding students and staff.
• Collaborates with teachers to collect assignments and provide academic assistance.
• Works with and understands the needs of a diverse student population.
• Maintains an instructional focus among students in the room.
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in all circumstances.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited local travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment and school buildings.
• Ability to lift, move and reposition objects and materials- frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (25) pounds.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with students and parents.
• Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Works with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Background or experience in working with behaviorally disordered students in a secondary setting preferred.
• Previous experience working in a public school setting preferred.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Ability to collaborate as a…