Service Aides Grades K-5

Service Aides, Grades K-5

Location to be determined Part-time, Permanent, 3.5 hours/day, 17.5 hrs/week

Salary:
State and local salary based on education experience.

Education and Certification:
Applicants must be eligible for a service para educator permit which requires a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent within the first 30 days of hiring. Must have completed online application prior to closing date.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience working with elementary-aged children preferred. Experience supporting diverse student populations, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities, is a plus.

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.
• Teaches and reinforces positive behaviors and social skills to the students.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and other areas of the school environment.

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

Knowledge:

• Relevant policies and procedures that promote a safe school environment including training in areas such as;
  Child Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, Delaware Homeless Education, First Aide/CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogens.
• 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, 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
  - Continuous moderate effort or physical activity required. Must be able to walk, occasionally run if needed, and to restrain students if necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Communicating
  - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Abilities:

• Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.
• Oral comprehension Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral expression Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by August 7, 2026. When applying online, you must:

• Apply for the desired position.
• Upload a letter of interest indicating your location preference.
• Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.

The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, TB test, and Child Protection Registry Check are required for all new employees. The Cape Henlopen 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.