Para Educator

Contact: cps.hr@discoverers.org for questions.

About the role

Positions include 9-month work calendars and may be full-time or part-time. Full-time employees (7-8 hours/day) are eligible for health/dental benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance. A part-time para may also choose to interview with the After School Program (ASP) to have enough hours to become full-time and receive benefits. Para positions are ongoing throughout the school year.

All district employees are required to participate in the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System (NPERS); contributions by each employee (set by state law) are matched by the District. All classified positions receive paid leave based on your work assignment.

Positions vary and are available at Kramer Preschool, Centennial Elementary, West Park Elementary, North Park Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Lost Creek Elementary, Middle School, High School, Cassette House, and the Non-Traditional Learning and Support Center.

Classified Para Positions

• Para-professional - Pre-School
• Para-professional - Regular
• Para-professional - Title I
• Para-professional - Non-Public Schools
• Para-professional - Bilingual Fluent
• Para-professional - English Language Learners
• Para-professional - Special Education
• Para-professional - High Needs Special Education
• Para-professional - Alternative Education
• Para-professional - Cassette House
• Para-professional - Head Start
• Para-professional - Life Skills
• Para-professional - Media Center
• Para-professional - Speech
• Para-professional - Alternative Ed. (Rule 17)
• Para-professional - Reading
• Para-professional - Non-Traditional Learning & Support Center

Qualifications

Applicants for para-educator positions are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to speak and read English is essential for the job duties of the position.

Working Conditions

Bilingual skills are valued but not required. Conditions vary by position.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits (full-time employees)
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System (NPERS) with District-matched contributions
• Paid leave based on work assignment