Instructional Para Educator K-8

Instructional Para Educator K-8

Job : 31474

Position Type: Para educator / Instructional

Location: Thomas Edison Charter School, High-Needs School

District: Thomas

A. Edison Charter School

The Instructor’s job is to ensure that all students are learning at a high level and creating a classroom where students are challenged to critically think and problem-solve.

• Plan and implement an instruction program that adheres to school goals and objectives, Delaware State Standards, and the Common Core State Standards.
• Create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize student time on task.
• Design a program of study to meet individual student needs.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and develop good study habits.
• Complete progress reports and trimester report cards as scheduled.
• Prepare substitute folders with necessary information and copies as required by administration.
• Prescribe purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, interventionists, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Recognize learning problems and make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of content matters.
• Use effective oral and written expression.

• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and learning theory, and share this knowledge to improve the school’s curriculum.
• Actively participate in all team meetings, PLC meetings, and planned professional development sessions.
• Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

• Develop reasonable rules and techniques for classroom behavior consistent with school guidelines.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Share responsibility for student supervision during all school activities, both inside and outside the building.

• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, school rules, and regulations, supporting them to the public.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual attendance and responsible use of planning time.
• Communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public.
• Collaborate with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members.

• Continue professional growth by attending PLC meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced courses at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations.
• Cooperate with administration in planning and participating in in-service training programs at the school or district level.
• Attend all staff, department, and committee meetings on time as required.

• Evaluate student achievement regularly using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made tests, samples of student work, mastery skill checklists, criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests, and online assessment tools.
• Make appropriate adjustments to the instructional program as required by administration.
• Respect confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.

• Working knowledge of effective methods for interacting with children.
• Knowledge of core subjects at the grade level to which employment is assigned.
• Understanding of the school organization and its community.
• Knowledge of expected child behavior and developmental characteristics.
• Skill to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.
• Ability to apply consistent, impartial methods of recognition, rewards, and consequences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• State of Delaware Certificate and Licensure.

• Apply online.