Position Purpose: To provide 5-15 hours per week of Non-Instructional School support.

Performance Responsibilities could include serving as any of the following:

Lunch Time Support: Providing support to students during the lunch time hour.
Bus Time Arrival/Departure Support: Assisting students at arrival and dismissal from school.
School Pride Support: Assisting the building leadership team with spirit related projects that foster pride and student success.
Other: Performs other non-instructional related tasks as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

High school diploma or GED required.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Equipment: Must always comply with OPSâ??s guidelines for equipment use.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work in an school environment.

Interrelations:

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
Works under the direct supervision of the building principal in order to complete day to day tasks.
Works with a diverse population including multiple nationalities and cultures requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employeeâ??s supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Regular attendance is important.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a part-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining â??Highly Qualified status,â? etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the Human Resources department at 531-299-0240.