Lincoln Public Schools NE
Early Childhood Department - Lincoln, Nebraska
Job ID:5651521
Application Deadline:Apr 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted:Today
Starting Date:Immediately
Location: Early Childhood Department
ANTICIPATED START DATE IS FALL 2026
Paraeducators in the Early Childhood – Avenues Program maintain enrollment and successful participation in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program while maintaining successful and ongoing employment with Lincoln Public Schools in the Department of Early Childhood.
Paraeducators work with children in the LPS preschool setting, ages 3-5, in a center based preschool classroom. Paraeducators will perform a variety of tasks to support the instructional program of preschoolers, including the support of children with disabilities.
Duties will include working with children in a one-on-one or small group activities, supervision of children throughout their instructional day and other duties and responsibilities involved with the care, instruction and supervision of young children, under the direction of certified staff. Candidate must be caring, patient and enjoy working with young children. The ability to communicate with staff, children, and families is essential. Candidates should also enjoy working with and supporting young children, keep a sense of humor, show patience and consistency.
Successful participation in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program is required as candidates must be currently enrolled in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program.
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Job Description: Early Childhood Para III
Position Type:Part-Time
Salary:$20.50 to $20.50 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Cara Lucas-Richt , Director of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Department
Phone: 4024361941
Email: clucas2@lps.org
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