Instructional ParaprofessionalDSD Job Newark area,Delaware USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional#35761 DSD
Position Type:
Para educator/Instructional

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD)

Date Available:
School year 2026 - 2027

Closing Date:
06/16/2026

District:
Christina School District

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional# 35761 CLOSING DATE:
June 16, 2026

Location:
Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)

REPORTS TO: Designated

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job d for this position.

Apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment

STARTING DATE:
School Year 2026 - 2027

SALARY:
Commensurate with appropriate schedule Effective Nov 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
- An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or
- Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
- A score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test
Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
Has strong communication skills; communicating in ASL; required
Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
Has experience working with 18 months - 3 years old
Has experience working with children with multiple disabilities; preferred
Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred
Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment
Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment
Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment

Instructional Paraprofessional

Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
Ensure student confidentiality
Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students
Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
Work with students in variety of content areas, which may include math, science, English, social studies, as well as any elective
In an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education students
Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress, which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.
Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher.
Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.
May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.
Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
Must be able to use…