About this role
Position Title: Classified - Bilingual Preschool Para Educator Job ID#: 1964 Assignment: Elementary School Reports to: Building Principal Date Available: August 12, 2026 Work Agreement: 185 days, 7.5 hours per day Hourly Pay: Starts at $17.67 and is based on related job experience Crete Public Schools is seeking applications for a bilingual preschool para educator to begin with the 2026-2027 school year. Benefits include 76% paid single health insurance, long term disability insurance, and sick and personal leave. This position is open until filled. Essential Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED and either an associate's degree, two years of college, or a passing score on a state or local assessment (Project Para) that demonstrates their ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and math
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
• Work well with children and co-workers
• First aid knowledge preferred, but not required
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
Job Tasks:
• Provide assistance to students with special needs, non-English-speaking students, students with physical and mental disabilities, or other students as assigned.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye level and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education teachers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists or other professionals.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District's reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt. Other Responsibilities: Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal. At-Will Position: This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Paraeducator position include: (1) regular, on-time, and dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements. Physical Requirements of Paraeducator
E = Essential NE = Non-Essential Item is not a requirement of the job Occasional - up to 33% of time Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job Frequent - between 34%-66% of time Continuous - over 66% of time
NE NE E E E
Stamina
1. Sitting X
2. Walking X
3. Standing X
4. Sprinting/Running X
Flexibility
5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person X
6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person X
7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling X
8. Reaching above the head X
9. Reaching forward X
10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.) X
Activities
11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) X
12. Hand/grip strength X
13. Driving on the job X
14. Typing non-stop X
Use of Arms and Hands
15. Manual dexterity (screwing a lid on a jar) X
16. Finger dexterity (typing) X
Lifting Requirements
17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads? X
Pushing/Pulling
23. 25 to 50 pounds X
24. 51 to 75 pounds X
25. 76 to 90 pounds X
26. Over 90 pounds X
Carrying
27. 10 to 25 pounds X
28. 26 to 50 pounds X
29. 51 to 75 pounds X
30. 76 to 90 pounds X
31. Over 90 pounds X