Instructional Assistant - Newark, DE

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students who require focused instructional and behavioral guidance. This contract role provides essential adult paraprofessional support for a student at the elementary level, ensuring a positive educational experience from day one. You'll work alongside educators in a collaborative environment, maintaining a close adult-to-student ratio that cultivates meaningful learning and growth.

• Valid Delaware Para educator Permit is required at the time of application (pending permits not accepted; pending status must be confirmed with a DEEDS portal screenshot).
• Experience providing behavioral and instructional support, ideally in an elementary school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for guiding students with intensive needs in both academic and behavioral contexts.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to adapt to evolving circumstances.
• Willingness to complete CBC fingerprinting for $85 as a prerequisite for hire.
• If holding an RBT certification, candidates must secure their own supervision externally; the school district does not provide or endorse RBT supervision.

• Full-time onsite contract schedule:
  Monday to Friday, 35 hours weekly with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
• Directly support a student at the elementary school level who benefits from a 1:2 adult-to-student support ratio.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, behavioral specialists, and other paraprofessionals to implement academic and behavioral plans tailored to each students needs.
• Maintain a supportive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Record progress, follow specific guidance, and communicate effectively with both school staff and the students family.

This role offers the chance to make a daily impact and build positive relationships within a passionate school community. If you match these qualifications and are ready to provide dedicated support right away,