Paraprofessional: Part Time

Business: Boys Town Job Summary: In a career as a Paraprofessional, you join a team that is changing the lives of youth and families every day. In this role, you will assist with instructional and behavioral management of youth in school, under the supervision of a certificated staff member. Schedule: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday (25 hours per week); School Year Position August-May* *other opportunities are available during summer months if needed Responsibilities:

• Provides general assistance and support to teachers.
  • Assists teachers with both instructional and behavioral management duties and with the implementation of the Boys Town Education model.
  • Attends in-service workshops and training programs to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Conducts follow-up lessons that are initiated by teachers.
  • Provides students with assistance on in-class work, with feedback on graded work, and with corrections to class work.
  • Assists teachers in preparing student assignments, in grading student work, and when teaching to large groups of students.
  • Supervises students during non-instructional periods.
  • Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students and assumes responsibility for the academic and social skills growth of each student.
  • Cares for student health and well-being during the school day and serves as a role model by exhibiting skills taught in the school program.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience, preferably in a school or youth care environment.
• Ability to successfully teach and present material to students.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

About Boys Town Nebraska: A National Historic Landmark since 1985, the Village of Boys Town is now the only National Historic Landmark District in Nebraska. At any given time, about 400 boys and girls live in the Village, receiving care and guidance for a wide range of behavioral, emotional and academic issues. When Father Edward J. Flanagan purchased the Overlook Farm in 1921, it became the new, permanent site of Boys Town. Over the decades that followed, schools, churches and homes were built, and tens of thousands of young lives were transformed. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission, which is why we offer an array of competitive and attractive benefit options. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town Physicians, free prescriptions, tuition assistance, access to the campus Field House, parenting resources from our experts and advancement opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Date Posted: September 8, 2021 This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.