Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Inclusive… at SchoolSpring · Omaha

Summary: Omaha Public Schools, serving students through its Miller Park Elementary school, is seeking a Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI). The role supports young children individually or in small groups under teacher direction, assists with classroom activities and student transitions, and provides help with personal care, positioning, and safety-related activities.

Responsibilities:
- Working with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction
- Be assigned to miscellaneous duties around the classrooms; i.e., bulletin boards, preparing materials, readying the equipment, house cleaning, preparing snacks, duplicating materials, etc
- Assist children in specific arts and crafts activities
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position
- Assist/accompany students during transitions in and out of the ECSE classroom
- Assist the teacher in routine reporting and accounting of student information
- Assist the teacher in helping students remove and put on outer apparel
- Assist in positioning and bracing of students
- Help in unusual situations, i.e., field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, etc
- Observe and record behavior, as well as assist in the utilization of techniques designed by the teacher
- Assist the students in toileting and self-care activities; i.e., washing, brushing teeth, diapering, etc
- Assist with lifting students
- Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor

Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Must be able to physically interact with children, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, lifting, climbing and walking
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to sudden changes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate communication skills
- Evidence of good mental and physical health
- Dependable with good work attendance record
- Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and ability to work effectively with instructional staff, students, parents, administration and the community

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)
- Willingness to complete early childhood education coursework
- Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards

Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification, Head Start Performance Standards, Instructional Support in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics