Paraeducator - Wilmington Manor Elementary School

Colonial School District • New Castle, DE

363d

About The Position

As a paraeducator at Wilmington Manor Elementary School, you will play a crucial role in creating and sustaining an educational environment that aligns with the District's Mission. Your primary responsibility will be to assist teachers in implementing the educational program for students, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to achieve academic proficiency. This position requires developing and delivering safe, caring, and enriching experiences for all students, while working closely with teachers to plan and organize instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be eligible or have a valid Paraprofessional Permit by either having passed the ParaPro Exam, having an Associate's Degree or higher, or successfully completed 60 college credits with a 'C' or above for coursework towards licensure, certification or permit.
• Previous experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self-care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending.
• All new hires must complete the Level 1 training program by June 1st of the contract school year as a condition of continued employment.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report.
• No entries on Child Abuse Registry.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of students.
• Work cooperatively with all school staff and students.
• Assist in carrying out the Individual Education Program (IEP) for a student or group of students once trained by a professional staff member.
• Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning materials or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Report information on student needs.
• Assist with safe and orderly student movement within the building and outside as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• 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 workday.
• Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the professional to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
• Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students.
• Participate in parent conferences, IEP planning and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
• Assist students by reinforcing previously taught skills and use the materials needed to function in a community setting/job site.
• Accompany students into the community to support community-based instruction.
• Assist in the delivery of related services previously demonstrated by therapists and/or specialists.
• Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in working with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

Benefits

• Make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware.
• Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.
• Engage in an innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
• Grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive staff, colleagues, and administrators.
• Receive high quality professional development and training.
• Access new and exciting technologies to use in the classroom daily.
• Receive a competitive salary with a generous benefit package.
• Participate in the State Pension Program.
• Have the summer off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED