2026-2027 Instructional Paraprofessionals- Full Time

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Job summary

Capital School District is seeking two full-time Instructional Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year at the Middle School - School of Innovation. The roles are 10-month positions with temporary status for the remainder of the year.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with special education students, supporting instruction, and maintaining a productive classroom environment. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with Paraprofessional Assessment, at least 60

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and passing Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning and accumulating at least 60 credits.
• Obtain an Associates Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing support to special education students to achieve IEP goals.
• Assist in instructional activities and reinforce skills as directed by the teacher.
• Help establish a classroom environment conducive to learning and supervise students during assigned times.
• Participate in staff and aide meetings and monitor student behavior for safety and discipline.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Education

High School Diploma

2 years of college / 60 credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

2026-2027 Instructional Paraprofessionals- Full Time JobID: 37615

• Date Posted:
  11/4/2026
• Location:
  Middle School - School of Innovation
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible
• District:
  Capital School District

Description: Instructional Paraprofessionals (2) - Full Time

Terms of Employment: 10 month position - temporary for the remainder of the year

Reports To: Principal

Salary: Current Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and passing Paraprofessional Assessment
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning and accumulating at least 60 credits
• Obtain an Associates Degree or higher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing assistance to special education students in attainment of IEP goals and objectives. Assists the teacher in the introduction and development of new skills to enable students to function effectively in the environment.
• Assists in a variety of instructional and activities with students as assigned by the teacher
• Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students through assigned duties, i.e. hallways, lunchrooms; ensures appropriate conduct during these periods
• Participates in staff and aide meetings
• Monitors activities and behavior of students to ensure physical and environmental safe keeping, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating progress; teaches students individually reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines
• Acts as a positive role model for students through appropriate action and dress
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Performs related duties as directed.
• NOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is 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 liftand/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 Checkand Child Protection Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin test and physical
• MandatoryDirect 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]