SY - Paraprofessional - Instructional​/Personal Support

Paraprofessional-Instructional/Personal Support

Reports To:

Designated Administrator

Primary Function:
Assist in carrying out the Individualized Education Program for a student or small group of students once trained by a professional staff member.

Duties Include:

• Assist students in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program (may include personal care i.e. toileting, etc.)
• Data collection and implementation of Behavior Support Plans
• Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the work day.
• Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the profession to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and students to maintain positive school relationships.
• Communicate with teacher of classroom as well as administration.
• Demonstrates regularity in attendance and promptness in reporting.
• Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff and as written in the student's IEP
• Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in working with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee

QUALIFICATION:

Completion of two years of higher education; or Completion of an Associate's Degree; or High School Diploma/GED and Para Pro Assessment Test

Lift up to 50 pounds

REQUIREMENTS:

• External Applicants:
  Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools Letter of Interest Resume' Three letters of reference
• Internal Candidates:
  Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools Letter of Interest Resume'

Contact:
Kathleen Mattix, M.Ed., Principal MEADOWOOD PROGRAM 55a South Meadowood Drive Newark, DE 19711