Paraprofessional (26-27 SY)

Join Delaware Schools Consortium•Wilmington, DE

16h•Onsite

About The Position

For this Paraprofessional position, you'll be working for our high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade). Freire is all about Graduation x 2 – graduation from high school and from college. We challenge our students to achieve higher than they ever have before, and we give them the support they need to get there, including individualized college counseling. 95% of The Class of 2025 received acceptances into 52 unique colleges and universities and earned nearly $4.3M in scholarship award offers. This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Delaware Paraeducator Permit, or a clear ability and commitment to obtain one
Experience working with diverse student populations, ideally students with behavioral or emotional support needs
Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a work ethic and collaborative spirit
Patience and composure under pressure

Nice To Haves

RBT certification, nonviolent crisis intervention training (such as CPI), or similar behavior support training preferred, or willingness to complete

Responsibilities

Foster a safe, respectful learning environment by consistently reinforcing school-wide expectations with high standards and warmth for all students.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with behavioral, social-emotional, and learning needs, including implementing IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior intervention plans.
Use proactive strategies, positive reinforcement, and de-escalation techniques to help students regulate and return to learning, and respond calmly and safely in crisis situations.
Collect and record behavior data and share observations with teachers and the behavior support team to inform interventions.
Maintain consistent, proactive communication with teachers, staff, and families regarding student progress and relevant school updates.
Engage fully in professional development and collaborate closely with colleagues to best support student learning and growth.