Substitute Paraeducator

Cape Henlopen School District•Lewes, DE

61d•$20

About The Position

The Substitute Paraeducator provides one-on-one or small group instruction; assists with classroom management or individual student behavior; provides assistance in a computer laboratory; provides support in a library or media center; assists in training and support with functional skill activities, such as personal care or assistive technology; or provides instructional services to students under the direct supervision of a teacher. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Professional Responsibilities Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships. Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to work independently and exercise initiative. Able to maintain confidentiality. Punctual attendance. Delivery of Service Willingly accepts and carries out assignments. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new tasks. Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with others. Interacts positively with students. Assists students, individually or in small groups, to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by the teachers. Reinforces positive behaviors and social skills to the students. Assists the teachers with classroom management. Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and all areas of the school environment including on field trips as needed. Provides extra assistance to students with special needs. Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress. The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test, are required for all new substitutes. The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.

Requirements

Possesses basic methods for working with individuals and small groups of students.
Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
Communicating - Providing information to others by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.
Oral comprehension - Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs for short periods of time and to move freely around a classroom unassisted.
Oral expression - Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test, are required for all new substitutes.

Responsibilities

Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Punctual attendance.
Willingly accepts and carries out assignments.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new tasks.
Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with others.
Interacts positively with students.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by the teachers.
Reinforces positive behaviors and social skills to the students.
Assists the teachers with classroom management.
Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and all areas of the school environment including on field trips as needed.
Provides extra assistance to students with special needs.
Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.