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Location: Prescott Elementary School Job Description: Early Childhood Para III Job Description: Special Education Para III THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR The applicant will work in collaboration with special education and classroom teachers to assist with students identified with special needs. Must be willing to assist students in a variety of educational areas, in the classroom and out of the classroom. Good attendance, collaboration and communication skills will also be needed for this position. Additional duties involving the supervision of students may be assigned. Some assistance with helping students in the bathroom, including lifting, may be required. This portion of the position will support school age student in the morning, Paraeducators assigned to the Early Childhood (preschool) program will work with 3 and 4 year old children in a learning and social environment. Duties include assisting in the classroom, including breakfast and lunch set up/clean up, facilitating learning, play and self-help activities, and assisting teachers in implementation of Individual Education Programs for children below age five who have verified disabilities. Paraeducators are assigned non-teaching duties which include a wide variety of activities. The Early Childhood portion of this position will support the afternoon program, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. Must meet requirements of State Rule 11, which states at least 12 semester credit hours in early childhood/child development or the equivalent in prior training or experience. Associate Degree in Early Child Development preferred. A candidate who does not meet these requirements may be considered. At time of hire, a condition of employment is to complete 6 hours via training or experience during the first year of employment; the other 6 hours must be met by the end of the 2nd year of employment. Must be 19 years of age and meet State of NE licensing requirements including being CPR certified and hold a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain and maintain). Total work schedule is 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 2026-2027 Salaries: Special Education PIII Para (2.5 hours, 183 days calendar) - $21.30/hour Early Childhood Para (4.5 hours, 178 days calendar) - $21.30/hour This position is subject to veterans preference. All communication regarding this employment opportunity (including interview requests) is communicated via email. If you are actively applying or have positions that are pending, please check the email listed on your application profile on a daily basis.