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Adult Paraprofessional

Job in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, 19711, USA
Listing for: SOS Personnel
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Adult Support Paraprofessional

Benefits:

  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Bi-weekly Direct deposit
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
🌟 Adult Support Paraprofessionals – Special Education

SOS Personnel is recruiting experienced, compassionate Adult Support Paraprofessionals to support students with mild to severe disabilities in Christina School District schools.

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Please Note:

This position is contingent upon SOS Personnel being awarded the Christina School District Adult Support Paraprofessional contract. Qualified candidates will be pre-screened and placed in our priority hiring pool pending contract award.

💼 Position Overview
  • Work directly with students under teacher supervision
  • Support implementation of IEP goals and Behavior Support Plans
  • Utilize positive behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques
  • Maintain close supervision to ensure student safety
  • Assist with academic engagement and data collection
  • Support students during transitions, community activities, and non-instructional times
  • Assist with self-care tasks (toileting, feeding, transfers) if assigned

This role may involve working with students with autism, emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, medically fragile needs, and severe behavioral challenges.

This is not a general classroom aide role — it requires emotional resilience, professionalism, and experience in structured educational settings.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

  • Associate’s degree or higher (GPA 2.0+), OR
  • 60 college credits, OR
  • Para Pro Assessment score of 459+

AND:

  • Eligible for DEEDS Paraprofessional Certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass criminal background check, child protection registry clearance, and drug screening
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance)
    Experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred.
💰 Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on credentials and experience. Full-time and part-time opportunities anticipated. SOS Personnel offers a $500 Perfect Attendance Bonus for paraprofessionals who complete the full academic year with outstanding attendance and performance.

We reward reliability, commitment, and dedication to students.

🌟 Ideal Candidate Traits
  • Calm under pressure
  • Trauma-informed
  • Consistent and dependable
  • Professional in appearance and conduct
  • Skilled in behavior support and student engagement
  • Team-oriented and coachable
🚀 Why Join the SOS Personnel Candidate Pool?
  • Early placement priority upon contract award
  • Professional onboarding
  • Bi-weekly Direct deposit
  • Clear communication throughout hiring process
  • Opportunity to serve students in high-impact educational settings
  • Long-term district placement potential
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How to Apply

Submit your resume and proof of education/credits. Qualified candidates will be contacted for pre-screening interviews and compliance preparation.

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