Special Schools Paraeducator -BOEC Temporary

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Seaford School District

Special Schools Para educator - BOEC- 1:1 - TEMPORARY for the  School Year (2 positions)

• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Location:
  
  West Seaford Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  02/02/2026

Special Schools Para educator - One on One - Based on the Enrollment of the Child and/or TEMPORARY for the  School Year (2 Positions)

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 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 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: 10 Month - 185 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: Para educator Certification

NOTE:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for…