The Paraprofessional assists teachers with instructional delivery, classroom management, and student engagement to foster a positive learning environment. They also provide one-on-one support to students, supervise non-instructional periods, and help with grading and assignment preparation.
Assists with instructional and behavioral management of youth in school, under the supervision of a certificated staff member.
Support Student Success – Become a Paraprofessional in Omaha, NE!
Make a difference every day by joining Boys Town as a Paraprofessional! In this role, you’ll support teachers with instruction, classroom management, and student engagement. You’ll help create a positive, structured learning environment that empowers youth to achieve academically and personally—all while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Regular interaction with students in a school environment; may require periods of standing, walking, and light physical activity
• extended periods of time in a classroom environment or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk; reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (Physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-Being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative environment but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (Physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.
A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development 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.
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 1-877-639-6003.
Market context
In Nebraska, teaching assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing classroom support needs in early learning and elementary settings, especially where licensed childcare experience and background clearance are required. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and prior hands-on childcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your background check readiness and highlight any relevant classroom support experience in your application.