6.2026 Classified SPED Para Secondary

Multiple positions available throughout the district including part time positions.

Days per year: 175

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Benefits: Please reach out to Human Resources for additional information

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Excellent organizational and student supervision skills.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4. Ability and desire to work withstudents with disabilities.

certification required.

DUTIES: (Include but are not limited to)

1. Works with individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher in the following academicareas: math reading language writing spelling social studies art music PE etc.
2. Works with individual or small groups of students with non-teaching activities: supervision of breakslunchroom errands chores field trips community access activities self-care needs and independentliving skills as directed by the classroom teachers.
3. Assists students in daily living activities as outlined on the IEP which may include changing diapers assisting with bathroom needs feeding and performing health care procedures delegated to non-medical staff.
4. Assists students with make-up work when they have been absent.
5. Prepares and duplicates classroom materials.
6. Assembles and takes apart classroom materials for art science health and other subject areas.
7. Maintains student information forms or data sheets.
8. Corrects student papers tests workbooks and homework.
9. Acts as job coach and transports students for Special Education.
10. Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual Sensory)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge typing and time management skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility and deal with parents and teacher needs.
• Ability to interact with many grade levels teachers and principals.
• Ability to deal with unexpected schedule changes (i.e. stress related to job sites etc.)
• Reconciling students to disgruntled residents (of care home) employees or supervisors.
• Handles decision-making and stress appropriately and professionally.
• Respects confidential information appropriately.
• Knowledge of and compliance with classroom/building policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and assist students with necessary needs.
• Ability to work well with children adults and community members.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party with or without cause and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion nationalor ethnicorigin sex ageveteran status marital status disability pregnancychildbirth or related medical condition genetic information or other protected conditions in its educational programs activities or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis ofsex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion veteran status national orethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirthor related medical condition sexual orientation or gender identityor other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Title II Title VI & Section 504

Melissa Herrmann Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney NE 68845