What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator position at The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium?
For questions about current openings please contact Marie Washburn, HR Associate at 402-563-7000 or washburnm@discoverers.org
Description:
You may use Para Positions to view all of the general job descriptions for para positions.
Job Summary:
Positions include 9 month work calendars and may be full-time or part-time. Full-time employees 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.
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.
Qualifications:
Applicants for para-educators are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Working Conditions:
Vary by position.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure:
1. Position is advertised to in-house employees
2. Position, if unfilled, if posted publically for at least two business days
3. Applications (submitted in full) are reviewed by the hiring administrator
4. Pre-screening, phone interviews, or in-person interviews are scheduled based on the position
5. The job is offered and the accepting applicant completes a background check and employment verification
6. If the position is filled other applicants are notified at this time and the position is closed in the applicant system.
Columbus Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Columbus Public Schools makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EOE Policy.
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 Pathways.Classified Para Positions Include (but not limited to):
- Para-professional - Pre-School
- Para-professional - Regular
- Para-professional - Title I
- Para-professional - Non-Public
- 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-professioanl - Speech
