Summer Paraprofessionals - 21st Community Learning Program

Summer 2026 Paraprofessionals - 21st Century Community Learning Program

Date Posted: March 31st, 2026

Locations:

• Dover High School
• Middle School of Innovation (SOI and SOE Combined)
• North Dover Elementary (North Dover & Hartly Combined)
• South Dover Elementary (South Dover & Central Elementary Combined)

Date of Availability: June 29th, 2026

Positions Available:

• Middle School of Innovation - 6 positions
• Middle School of Excellence – 6 positions
• North Dover Elementary – 6 positions
• South Dover Elementary – 6 positions
• Central Elementary – 6 positions
• Hartly Elementary – 5 positions

21st Century Summer Program Paraprofessional (Temporary - Grant Funded Position)

• Professional Learning (Required): June 29, 2026 (5 ¾ hours)
• Student Program Dates (19 Days): June 30;
  July 1, 2;
  July 6, 7, 8, 9;
  July 13, 14, 15, 16;
  July 20, 21, 22, 23;
  July 27, 28, 29, 30
• Rates: $20.50/hour for professional learning and training; $24.12/hour for Certified Paraprofessionals during program hours

Program Implementation & Student Engagement

• Assist teachers and program staff with summer programming that supports academic learning, enrichment, and student engagement
• Support student entry, transitions, and dismissal procedures to maintain a safe and structured environment
• Model and reinforce positive behavior, SEL strategies, and program expectations
• Encourage participation and support engaging group interactions
• Provide small‑group or one‑on‑one support to students during academic and enrichment activities
• Support students with organization, study skills, and personal goal setting
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students build interpersonal and leadership skills

Community Engagement & Family Partnerships

• Assist with enrichment activities, field experiences, and program events
• Support communication of program goals and activities to families, encouraging participation and involvement
• Support initiatives that strengthen school‑home partnerships and promote student well‑being (academic, social‑emotional, health)

Data, Safety, and Compliance

• Assist with attendance tracking and other data collection as directed by program staff
• Supervise and ensure student safety during daily activities, transitions, and field trips
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for each assigned session

Professional Learning & Program Expectations

• Participate in required professional learning and training aligned with 21
  
  CCLC guidelines
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure consistent implementation across sites
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Site Coordinator, Principal, or District Leadership

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or paraprofessional certification preferred
• Experience working with youth in schools, summer programs, or community organizations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with elementary, middle, and high school students
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required

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 and/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.

• 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

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may…