Multiple positions available throughout the district, including part time positions.

Days per year:   171

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 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.

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, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth 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 of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or 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 of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE  68845

308-698-8011

melherrmann@kearneycats.com