Job Description

Paraprofessional

Terms of Employment : Minimum 12-week Assignment

Reports to:   Building Dean

Compensation: Pays up to $20 per hour

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Two years of college or high school graduation; Valid DE Teaching Certificate Preferred.
• Paraeducator training is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others.
• Current police, child abuse, FBI, and Act 24 background checks.

Reports To:

• Special Education Teacher
• Special Education Supervisor
• Special Education Behaviorist

General Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Special Education Paraeducator, you will play a crucial role in supporting certified teachers and students with special needs. Your responsibilities include:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, providing reinforcement, instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress throughout the school day.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect the behavior of assigned students during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and field trips according to school and program procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior for school programs and external agencies as required.
• Assist the teacher with testing, record-keeping, and progress monitoring for assigned students.
• Under the teacher's guidance, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress and participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as necessary.
• Be flexible in responding to additional needs that may arise based on individual cases.
• Provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students, enforcing school policies and procedures consistently to ensure the health and safety of all.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Uphold a professional, confidential, and ethical relationship with colleagues, students, and parents at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in all faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and other meetings as required.
• Stay informed about educational developments, including PDE regulations and state/national standards, through ongoing professional development, workshops, and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Location: Wilmington, DE

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In-person

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