Job Description
Position: Para-Professional.
Department: Special Education.
Reports to: Classroom teacher, Administration.
Education Level and Certification: High School or GED
The following list is intended to be a general description of the employees’ job duties and responsibilities. However, it is not an exhaustive list and employees must perform all duties required of them by board policy or as directed by administrators or their supervisors. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting teachers in classroom activities.
- Working with students inside or outside of class as directed by a teacher.
- Supervising students in school-related activities.
- Assisting in creating and organizing instructional materials and equipment.
- Substituting for teachers in emergency situations as directed by an administrator.
- Performing personal care and hygiene tasks for special education students.
- Implementing certain educational support services for special education students, as directed by certificated teacher.
- Attending workshops or meetings as assigned.
- Providing extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English- speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities
- Carrying out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education teachers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, or other professionals.
- Providing disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Further requirements:
- Must speak, read and write English proficiently
- Must maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules
WORKING CONDITIONS
A. Inside & Outside
B. Inside facilities are climate controlled.
This is a 9 month position. Application forms are available at the District Office, 1710 Meridian Ave, Cozad, NE 69130. Applications are also available online at www.cozadschools.net under the "District / Employment Opportunities" tab.
Position subject to veteran's preference. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- List technical skills, clerical skills, trade skills relevant to the paraprofessional position. Identify any credentials, licenses, professional affiliations, etc.
- What experiences have you had with Cozad Community Schools or the community of Cozad?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teacher Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special Education Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
