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Position:      Paraeducator (7.5 hours/day)               

Qualifications:

•   Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
•   Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
•   Ability to work effectively with staff and students
•   Must have 2 years of college or ability to pass a Work Keys/basic competency exam

Salary and Compensation:    

• $16.00 - $17.19 starting, per hour depending on experience.
• If bilingual (Spanish/English): $17.19 - $18.79 starting, per hour depending on experience
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Optional benefits available include life insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, and flexible spending accounts
• Employees are members of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

Employment:    7.5 hours per day, student days during school year

Position Available:    August 2024

Reports To:    Building Administrator

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:    Open until filled 

All positions are subject to veterans preference. EOE

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont 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.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support

JOB TITLE: Paraeducator

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma. Effective July 2010 for all new hires or transfers - Must have completed two years of study (48 credit hours) at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate’s degree or passed a state approved assessment. FPS will assist in the administering of a state approved exam if applicant does not have college credits.

Certification/Licensure:

• None Required
• First Aid/CPR certificate preferred

Experience Desired:

• Some experience working with children in an educational setting.

Other Requirements:

• Have an interest in young people and an ability to deal fairly and tactfully with students.
• Possess a positive attitude toward education and a helpful attitude toward people.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to carry out assignment in effective support of the instructional program.

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator and the assigned faculty member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic: 

• Work involves performing paraprofessional tasks in support of classroom instruction, classroom activities and building activities. Work may involve the limited instruction and supervision of students under direction of a faculty member or Principal. Work also may require duties of a clerical nature and supervision of non-classroom areas such as cafeteria, playground and other areas of the campus. Assignments are received orally and/or in writing from faculty members and/or the Principal.

Frequent:

• Assist with the classroom preparation and clean up.
• Attends to the physical needs of younger students and accounts for articles brought to school by children.
• Assist faculty member with copying of materials, organizing instructional materials, etc.
• Supervise students on grounds, cafeteria, playground and other areas in and around the school building(s). Maintains order.
• Assist with the clean up of small spills and messes.
• Perform related work as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Skills in human relations and skills in written and oral communication as well as skills in working with adults and children. Also need visual and auditory acuity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside – Outside – Both: Both

Climatic Environment: Work environment is heated/air-conditioned, however some facilities may not be air-conditioned. When outdoors, whatever the weather conditions dictate.

Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, building, furniture, equipment, playground equipment and some lifting.

Revised: June 17, 2010