Part-Time Special Education School-Age Paraprofessional

About the Role

Special Education Paraprofessionals work with school-age students with behavioral, developmental, and neurotypical needs by providing academic and behavioral support in the classroom. This part-time position is located at our Northwest Center (88th & Blondo) with hours Monday through Friday, 2pm–5:30pm.

Behavioral experience is preferred but not required. Starting pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Impact

• “CRCC has been nothing but a blessing to my son. He has grown and learned so much during his time with CRCC.”
• “Our stressful situations were all care related, having the daily health services have provided a place for our child to attend with nursing services.”
• “Knowing my child is somewhere where they are safe, understood and able to grow has helped me be more productive during the day.”
• “CRCC provides a safe, welcoming place for us to bring our daughter where everyone knows her name, appreciates her, and cares for her as if they were family.”

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services.

Vision: Embracing every ability, empowering every family.

Values: Stronger Together, Commitment to Excellence, Lead with Heart, Get Stuff Done, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, Be Positive.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students in the classroom.
• Adhere to work schedules and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.
• Complete required training, including Personal Care Aide training, Positive Behavioral Supports, and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training.
• Complete annual continuing education hours (CEUs) based on hours worked.
• Read and understand written plans for student care.
• Perform physical caretaking duties, including lifting up to fifty pounds and practicing 2-person lifting when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience working in a licensed childcare center or public school system preferred (not required).
• Ability to pass health clearance, Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry check, Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry check, and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Benefits

• Paid on-site training and CEUs.
• Paid time off accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked (accrual cap of 56 hours) for employees working 15+ hours per week who complete at least 80 consecutive hours of employment in a calendar year.
• Paid holidays for part-time staff averaging 15–35 hours per week (paid up to 4 hours based on average daily hours worked).
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week.

Pay

$17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Part-time, Monday through Friday, 2pm–5:30pm.