Job Description

Position: 21st Century After-School Program Paraprofessionals
(Temporary - Grant Funded Position) - 6 positions

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

• Part-Time: 4–10 hours per week, pending scheduled dates
• 3:20 pm to 5:15 pm, unless modified due to weather or operational need
• Four weekly sessions (M-F) with up to one hour of planning time per week
• Every other Friday each month

Salary:

• $24.12 per hour during program hours and training
• $16.56 per hour for professional learning and training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Student Engagement

• Assist teachers and program staff with after-school activities that support academic strategies, enrichment, and student connectedness.
• Help manage student entry, transitions, and dismissal procedures to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Model positive behavior, support SEL and leadership development activities, and reinforce program expectations.
• Encourage student participation and help facilitate engaging group interactions.

Student Support & Leadership Development

• Provide small-group or one-on-one support to students during academic and enrichment activities.
• Support students with organization, study skills, and personal goal setting.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students build interpersonal and leadership skills.

Community Engagement & Family Partnerships

• Assist with family and community events, including community nights, parent/caregiver workshops, and student showcases.
• Help communicate program goals and activities to families, encouraging participation and involvement.
• Support initiatives that strengthen school–home partnerships and promote student well-being (academic, social-emotional, health).

Data, Safety, and Compliance

• Assist with attendance tracking and other data collection as directed by program staff.
• Supervise and ensure student safety during daily activities, transitions, and field trips.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for each assigned session.

Professional Learning & Summer Programming

• Participate in required professional learning and training aligned with 21CCLC guidelines.
• Support summer school programming as assigned.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator, District Leadership, or Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certification in DEEDS required with either passing ParaPro test score and official high school transcript or 2-4 year degree
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework
• Experience working with youth in schools, after-school programs, or community organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, reach with arms, and communicate clearly.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application. A cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference (dated within the last year) are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500