Summer School Special Education Paraprofessionals

Position: 2026 Summer School Special Education Paraprofessionals
Position Type:
Specialized Schools /Programs/Summer School

Date Posted:
3/20/2026

Location:
Kent County Community School

Date Available:
6/24/26

Closing Date:
until filled

District:
Capital School District
Description:
Summer School Special Education Paraprofessionals - 2026

Terms of Employment:
June 24 - Aug. 6 (Monday - Thursday)
Time is site specific

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Capital Employees - per diem rate
Non-Capital Employees - standard para rate of $24.12 per hour (must show proof of 60+ hours completed higher education or passing score on Para Pro test)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with tutoring or teaching students preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with planning and implementing the KCCS instructional programs
• Participates in training and planning
• Assists with instruction in a spirit of enthusiasm and teamwork
• Assist with daily learning experiences to motivate children and to maximize academic achievement for all children
• Follows rules for safety plan and an orderly sign-in and dismissal
• Reliable, punctual, and prepared to help facilitate the summer school experience
• Work cooperatively with all students and staff
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel;

reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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 for the candidate who is offered employment
• 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 no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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

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