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The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium

Para Educator

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium, Columbus, Nebraska, United States, 68601


Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certified/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 10/21/2024

Location: Columbus Nebraska Public Schools

Date Available: when hired

Closing Date: on-going

District: Columbus Public Schools - website Contact: For questions about current openings please contact Marie Washburn, HR Associate at 402-563-7000 or washburnm@discoverers.org

Description: You may use Para Positions to view all of the general job descriptions for para positions.

Job Summary: Positions include 9 month work calendars and may be full-time or part-time. Full-time employees are eligible for health/dental benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance. A part-time para may also choose to interview with the After School Program (ASP) to have enough hours to become full-time and receive benefits.

All district employees are required to participate in the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System (NPERS), contributions by each employee (set by state law) are matched by the District. All classified positions receive paid leave based on your work assignment.

Qualifications: Applicants for para-educators are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions: Vary by position.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Selection Procedure : 1. Position is advertised to in-house employees 2. Position, if unfilled, if posted publically for at least two business days 3. Applications (submitted in full) are reviewed by the hiring administrator 4. Pre-screening, phone interviews, or in-person interviews are scheduled based on the position 5. The job is offered and the accepting applicant completes a background check and employment verification 6. If the position is filled other applicants are notified at this time and the position is closed in the applicant system.

Columbus Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Columbus Public Schools makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EOE Policy. Positions vary and are available at Kramer Preschool, Centennial Elementary, West Park Elementary, North Park Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Lost Creek Elementary, Middle School, High School, Cassette House, and Pathways.

Classified Para Positions Include (but not limited to):

Para-professional - Pre-School Para-professional - Regular Para-professional - Title I Para-professional - Non-Public Para-professional - Bilingual Fluent Para-professional - English Language Learners Para-professional - Special Education Para-professional - High Needs Special Education Para-professional - Alternative Education Para-professional - Cassette House Para-professional - Head Start Para-professional - Life Skills Para-professional - Media Center Para-professioanl - Speech Principals will review applications and reach out to you by phone or email if they wish to interview you.