PreK Summer School Program - Paraeducators

PreK Summer School Program - Paraeducators

Position Type:

Summer / After School / Specialized Programs/Summer School

Date Posted:

1/15/2026

Location:

Sussex Consortium or other site

Closing Date:

02/16/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Staff needed for Summer PreK Program

Position:
Paraeducators

Start and End Dates:
June 24 - August 6 - Monday through Thursday

Staff

Hours:

8 am - 12:00 pm

MANDATORY TRAINING DAYS: JUNE 24, JUNE 25

Student Start and End Dates:
June 29 - August 5

Student

Hours:

8 am - 11:30 am

SALARY:
State and local salary based on education experience. For approximate salary, :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to successfully complete and maintain certification in the district approved behavioral intervention program applicable for the setting (e.g. Safe & Positive Approaches to Behavior)

Must be able to work well with children, staff, and community

Must be able to input data in various programs

Must complete and submit an online application

General Description:

The Para educator provides one-on-one or small group instruction; assists with classroom management or individual student behavior; provides assistance in other classes throughout the school day as needed. and assists in or provides instructional services to students under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Professional Responsibilities

* Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

* Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.

* Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Able to work independently and exercise initiative.

* Able to maintain confidentiality.

* Willingness to continue professional growth and development.

* Punctual and regular attendance.

* Delivery of Service

* Willingly accepts and carries out assignments.

* Demonstrates a willingness to learn new tasks.

* Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with supervisor.

* Interacts positively with students.

* Assists students, individually or in small groups, to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by the teachers.

* Teaches and reinforces positive behaviors and social skills to the students.

* Assists the teachers with classroom management.

* Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and all areas of the school environment including on field trips as needed.

* Provides extra assistance to students with special needs.

* Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.

* Ability to restrain and assist students with aggressive behavior when needed.

Competencies:

Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

* Knowledge

* Human behavior and performance/ individual differences in ability, personality and interests; learning and motivation.

* Principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.

* Relevant policies and procedures that promote a safe school environment including potential training in areas such as;
Child Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, Delaware Homeless Education, Pyramid Training (Devereaux), First Aide/CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, Assistance with Medication, Epi Pen, DeSSA Assessment Test Security Training, SAT/PSAT.

* District Employee School Handbook. Board Policies such as Title IX/504 Grievance Policy, "Not in my School" Eliminating Sexual Misconduct in Schools, Acceptable Use/Signed Technology Acquisition Agreement, Drug and Alcohol Policy for Professional and Support Staff, CHSD Accounting Manual Procedures, Building Handbook, Confidentiality Issues related to Student Information, Technology Protection Measures and Internet Safety.

* Skills

* Active listening
-Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.

* Instructing Teaching others how to do something.

* Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

* Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.

* Physical -…