Delaware Department of Education

SY 26-27 - Paraprofessional - Instructional/Personal Support

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Job Description



Paraprofessional-Instructional/Personal Support

Reports To: Designated Administrator

Primary Function: Assist in carrying out the Individualized Education Program for a student or small group of students once trained by a professional staff member.

Duties Include:

  • Assist students in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program (may include personal care i.e. toileting, etc.)
  • Data collection and implementation of Behavior Support Plans
  • Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the work day.
  • Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the profession to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
  • Works cooperatively with all school personnel and students to maintain positive school relationships. Communicate with teacher of classroom as well as administration.
  • Demonstrates regularity in attendance and promptness in reporting.
  • Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff and as written in the student's IEP
  • Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in working with students.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee


QUALIFICATION:

  1. Completion of two years of higher education; or
  2. Completion of an Associate's Degree; or
  3. High School Diploma/GED and ParaPro Assessment Test
  4. Lift up to 50 pounds


REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'

Contact:
Matthew Robinson, M.Ed., Principal
Stanton Middle School
1800 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804
o: (302) 992-5540
e: matthew.robinson@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: Until Filled

Delaware Department of Education

About Delaware Department of Education

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) provides educational support to residents from birth through adulthood. DDOE supports Delaware public schools – which includes 19 school districts and 23 charter schools – with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life.

DDOE additionally manages educator licensure and certification, registers homeschools, facilitates adult and prison education programs, supports early learning and higher education institutes, and facilitates additional programs as outlined in Delaware Code.

Delaware education policies, laws, and regulations are often formed in partnership with local educators and stakeholders, the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA).

In Delaware, any child between age five and 16 is required to attend a public school, homeschool or other non-public option.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
1898
Website
delaware.gov
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