Positions will begin 2020-2021 school year.

Hours: 35  hours per week  (7 hours per day)

Days per year:   High School: 174          Middle School: 167

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Benefits Include:

           Sick leave - 1 day per month  (9 per year)

           Bereavement leave

           Participation in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

           Optional Life and Vision Insurances

 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 with students with disabilities.

    5.   CPR 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 academic areas: 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 breaks, lunchroom, errands, chores, field trips, community access activities, self-care needs, and independent living 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.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Nebraska Equal Education Opportunity Act.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 320 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, 68845-5345, (308) 698-8011.