2026-2027 Additional Adult Support Paraprofessional (1:1 Para/ESP)

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Job summary

Capital School District seeks an Additional Adult Support Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This 1:1 para/ESP role is full-time and currently listed as a 10-month temporary position based on student need.

Location is Capital Administrative Office, with duties tied to IEP goals and student support. The successful candidate will implement IEP objectives under the classroom teacher's direction, maintain data and records, supervise students, and collaborate with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certification via a 60 credit associate degree or ParaPro path.
• Must be highly qualified per district standards.

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP goals under teacher direction.
• Establishes rapport with the student(s).
• Assists in supervision of student(s).
• Follows behavior management plans.
• Adheres to written plans and seeks clarification as needed.
• Collects/records objective data for professionals.
• Maintains updated records and clerical duties.
• Available to students/parents outside instructional day when needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP support

Data collection

Student supervision

Behavior management

Record keeping

Education

Paraprofessional Certification (DEEDS) via associate degree

ParaPro test or transcripts

Job description

2026-2027 Additional Adult Support Paraprofessional (1:1 Para/ESP) JobID: 37239

• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Capital Administrative Office
• Date Available: as soon as possible
• District: Capital School District

Description

Additional Adult Support (Extra Support (1:1) Paraprofessional - Full Time - (job code 85182 PISE)

Location

To be determined

Terms of Employment

10 month employee - temporary for the school year (based on student need)

Reports to

Building Principal

Salary

Current Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Paraprofessional Certification in DEEDS via an associate degree (60 college credits) or have passed the ParaPro assessment test and have your high school transcripts (or GED)
• Must be highly qualified

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is contingent on the student enrolled in Capital School District and the IEP

• Implements IEP goals under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Establishes and maintains a rapport with the student(s).
• Assists in supervision of the student(s).
• Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Follows written plans, seeking clarification as needed.
• Collects and provides objective, accurate data and information to professionals as appropriate.
• Maintains updated records and clerical responsibilities as assigned.
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Additional duties as assigned.

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Checkfor the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The Capital 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. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone [phone]