Special School Paraeducator-BOEC- Temporary

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and behavioral objectives.

• Assist instructional personnel in the education, training, and supervision of students with autism.
• Apply strategies and techniques to foster independence, self‑reliance, and social skills.
• Assist instructional personnel with the delivery of lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and conduct of instructional exercises.
• Monitor students’ progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.
• Monitor and assist individual students and/or small groups of students with autism in a variety of instructional activities as a follow‑up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel. Use positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
• Assist in preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.
• Monitor students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer‑assisted instructional equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Depending on students' needs, may assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.
• Use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.
• May assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• May assist in administering a variety of tests and record results.
• Attend specialized training as required.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers and copiers. Use of medical and instructional devices as needed by student.

Travel between schools, or between schools and offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

High school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of college‑level coursework – 60 credit hours, or passing of examination Para‑Pro Assessment.

Full‑time position. Pension eligible. State Share benefits eligible. Temporary positions will end on June 30th.

West Seaford Elementary School – Kindergarten through Grade 2
Blades Elementary School – Kindergarten through Grade 2
Central Elementary School – Grade 3 through Grade 5
Frederick Douglass Elementary School – Grade 3 through Grade 5
Seaford Middle School – Grade 6 through Grade 8
Seaford High School – Grade 9 through Grade 12

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: .
The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at , as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.