Special School Paraeducator

Special School Para educator

Location:

West Seaford Elementary School (High‑Needs School)

Job , School Year: 2026‑2027

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

• Assist instructional personnel in education, training, and supervision of students with autism.
• Apply strategies and techniques to foster independence, self‑reliance, and social skills.
• Help deliver lesson plans, present learning materials, and conduct instructional exercises.
• Monitor student progress regarding individualized education plans and goals.
• Support individual students or small groups with autism during instructional activities following lesson presentation, using positive reinforcement and appropriate behavior strategies.
• Adapt instructional materials and learning aids to the level of children with autism.
• Observe students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operate and assist with instructional aids, media, and computer‑assisted instructional equipment.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting (including catheterization), feeding, and grooming as needed.
• Provide appropriate assistance during medical emergencies.
• Assist students on and off the bus as required.
• Administer varied tests and record results.
• Attend specialized training as required.

• Perform any related duties as assigned.

• Follow written or oral instructions.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations as needed.
• Use personal computers and software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, employees, and others.
• Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Collaborate with students, staff, and others in the course of work.
• Report orally or in writing to supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Work outdoors during student activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of 60 college credit hours
  * or* passing of the Para‑Pro Assessment.
• All final candidates must complete a satisfactory criminal background check, child‑protective registry check, and Mantoux skin test results.
• Eligibility to participate in State Share benefits.
• Pension eligible position.

• State Share of benefits – yes.
• Pension – yes.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws.