What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Paraprofessional#20461 DSD position at Join Delaware Schools Consortium?
POSITION: Instructional Paraprofessional#20461 CLOSING DATE: February 2, 2023
LOCATION: Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
REPORT TO: Designated Administrator
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
STARTING DATE: School Year 2022 - 2023
SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate schedule https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2023 Paras -%0Traditional.pdf
Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1988 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: (302) 552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org
An acceptable Criminal Background Report, a negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the Registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
LOCATION: Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
REPORT TO: Designated Administrator
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
Apply online: http://www.Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment
STARTING DATE: School Year 2022 - 2023
SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate schedule https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2023 Paras -%0Traditional.pdf
Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
- An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or
- Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
- A score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Test
- Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
- Has strong communication skills; communicating in ASL; required
- Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
- Has experience working with children with multiple disabilities; preferred
- Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
- Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred
- Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment
- Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment
- Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
- Ensure student confidentiality
- Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
- Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students
- Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
- Work with students in variety of content areas, which may include math, science, English, social studies, as well as any elective
- In an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP’s, may also work with regular education students
- Assist in ongoing monitoring of students’ progress, which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.
- Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
- Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher.
- Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
- May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.
- May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.
- Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
- Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.
- Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
- Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays.
- Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by district guidelines
- Use initiative to solve problems
- Follow district and building procedures
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office1988 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: (302) 552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org
An acceptable Criminal Background Report, a negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the Registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
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