Special Schools Paraeducator Temporary 2026-2027

Special Schools Para educator

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 in conduct of instructional exercises.
• Monitor student's 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 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.

Additional Duties:
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Use:
Standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Use of medical and instructional devices as needed by student.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile:

• High School diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of college level coursework - 60 Credit Hours OR passing of examination Para-Pro Assessment

TEMPORARY POSITION:
No

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 Months - 261 Days

FULL TIME OR PART TIME:
Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS:
Yes

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION:
Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.