Special School Paraeducator

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 with autism in a variety of instructional activities following the presentation of lessons. Use positive-reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to aid the development of appropriate behavior.
• Assist with 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, assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathing (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 medical and instructional devices as needed by students.

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 the Para-Pro Assessment examination.

Temporary position:
All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

12 months – 261 days (months/days will be prorated to start date).

Full time position.

Eligible for “State Share” of benefits:
Yes.

Pension-eligible position:
Yes.

Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.

Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). no later than the Final date to receive applications referenced above.

All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware’s Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee’s bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on…