Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional REACH

Position: Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional 35740 REACH
Position Type:
Para educator/Instructional

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Various District Locations

Date Available:
School year 2026- 2027

Closing Date:
06/16/2026

District:
Christina School District

POSITION: Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional 35740 Reach CLOSING DATE:
June 16, 2026

LOCATION: To be determine

REPORT TO: Designated Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
  • An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or
  • Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
  • A score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test
• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment
• Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
• Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred
• Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred
• Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment
• Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment
• Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day
• Minimum lifting requirements - 50 pounds (with assistance)
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students

RESPONSIBILITIES: See reverse side

STARTING DATE:
School Year 2026 - 2027

SALARY: $20.00 per hour

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload a letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated, & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job d for this position.
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Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment

Instructional Paraprofessional

Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.

Special Education & Special Program Qualifications:
Instructional paraprofessionals in a special education program setting must have the willingness to accept and carry out the following:

• Work with students from birth to 21 years old
• Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment
• Understand and implement the students' IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives as well as any accommodations to ensure student's success, including Behavior Support Plans
• Lift students and perform physical tasks with proper training, if required by assignment
• If transporting students in district vehicles, possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Provide vocational support and on-the-job coaching at community locations with a limited number of students (determined by contract) with or without teacher on site, with proper training and an established routine, if required by assignment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
• Ensure student confidentiality
• Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
• Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students
• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
• In an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education students
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.
• Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
• Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher.
• Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
• May assist teacher and paraprofessionals or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.
• May assist…