Job Description

Special Schools Paraeducator - BOEC- 1:1- PreK at Seaford High School - TEMPORARY for the 2026-2027 School Year

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and behavioral objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist instructional personnel in the education, training, and supervision of students with autism.
• Apply strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance and social skills.
• Assist instructional personnel with the delivery of lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and in conduct of instructional exercises.
• Monitor student's progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.
• Monitor and assist individual students and/or small groups of students with autism in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel. Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
• Assist in a of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.
• Monitor students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer assisted instructional equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Depending on students' needs, may assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.
• Use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.
• May assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• May assist in administering a variety of tests and record results.
• Attend specialized training as required.

Additional Duties:
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Use of medical and instructional devices as needed by student.

Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile
High School diploma or equivalent AND
-Successful completion of college level coursework - 60 Credit Hours
OR passing of examination Para-Pro Assessment

• TEMPORARY POSITION: YES
  Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.
  
  NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 Months - 261 Days
  Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.
  
  FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time
  
  ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes
  
  PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District, 60 College Credits or Passing Score for ParaPro Assessment.
  
  APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.
  
  NOTE: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above.
  
  SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.
  
  Standard Requirements:
• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck
  
  The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.
  
  The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
  
  The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
  
  The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587
  
  DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.
  
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  Grade Configurations:
  West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
  Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
  Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
  Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
  Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8
  Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12
• FOR INTERNAL USE ONLYEMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITONSupport - ParaeducatorPOSITION TITLESpecial Schools ParaeducatorMANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N)NCONTRACTUAL? Y/NNPAY SCALEParaeducator (AID)FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-ExemptNon-ExemptMONTHS EMPLOYED10 DAYS EMPLOYED185 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day)JOB CODEP85180DEPARTMENT952300800REVISED05/2026