Impactful Paraprofessional: Classroom Support (Temp FT)

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River School District is hiring a Paraprofessional - Class 1 for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary full-time position starts Fall 2026 and ends June 30, 2027. You will support students with instructional and behavioral needs under the supervision of teachers.

Responsibilities include assisting with physical needs, applying IEP goals, and collecting progress data. Candidates must meet one of the listed education criteria and pass required background checks.

Qualifications

• Official transcript showing an Associate Degree or higher.
• Official transcript showing 60 credit hours with a 'C' or better.
• Satisfactory ParaPro Assessment score 459 with official high school transcript or GED equivalency.
• Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test reported prior to employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children; preferred.
• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned students to provide instructional and behavioral support.
• Assist with the student's physical needs (e.g., lifting, feeding, toileting).
• Utilize knowledge of social, emotional, medical, and academic needs through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist.
• Collaborate with teacher, paraprofessionals and related services providers on plans and resources.
• Understand and implement IEP goals and accommodations for student success.
• Work with students in individual, small group, or whole group settings.
• Monitor student progress with assessments, data collection and computer work.
• Support in maintaining student discipline using the behavior plan as directed.

Skills

Written and verbal comms

Experience with children

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 credits with C or better

ParaPro score + high school transcript or GED

Job description

Indian River School District is hiring a Paraprofessional - Class 1 for the 2026-2027 school year. This temporary full-time position starts Fall 2026 and ends June 30, 2027. You will support students with instructional and behavioral needs under the supervision of teachers.

Responsibilities include assisting with physical needs, applying IEP goals, and collecting progress data. Candidates must meet one of the listed education criteria and pass required background checks.