Instructional Paraeducator- TEMPORARY for the 2026-2027 School Year

Seaford School District

United States

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Seaford School District is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for Seaford High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting licensed staff, supporting reading, math, and other instruction, and helping implement IEP goals to maximize student inclusion.

The paraeducator will work under supervision in classroom activities, manage basic records, and supervise students during non-instructional times, including field trips and meals.

Qualifications

Paraeducator Certification is required.
Minimum high school diploma or GED is required for all employees.
Background checks and state-required screenings are required.

Responsibilities

Assist students with reading, language arts, and math in small groups.
Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion.
Assist in administering classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
Supervise students during lunch, bus duty, and other non-instructional times.
Help with materials preparation and record-keeping of student progress.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Group instruction

Classroom assistance

Assessment support

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

Education

Paraeducator Certification

High School diploma or GED

60 Credit Hours or ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator - Seaford High School - TEMPORARY for the 2026-2027 School Year

Date Posted: 8/13/2026
Location: Seaford High School (High-Needs School)

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and behavioral objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Constructs, copies, and distributed educational materials as needed
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

Maintain learner/classroom confidentially in school, at home, and in the community
Provide academic assistance to small groups, or individual learners
Discipline learners in a consistent, firm, positive manner at a feeling level within the structure
Demonstrate an encouraging attitude
Treat learners, staff and parents with respect and dignity
Demonstrate an initiative to try new and unique ways of performing assigned tasks and new projects
Be a role model by being courteous, cooperative, respectful, open, neat, prompt, and encouraging
Provide a support system that allows learners to develop independence
Assist the teacher in the development of appropriate social and emotional growth of their learners continually seeking out resources to develop competencies in providing services to the learners and the school community
Participate in staff meetings as requested
Attend in-service training as assigned
Strive to continually improve skills
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

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

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools andoffices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

High School diploma or equivalent AND -Successful completion of college level coursework - 60 Credit Hours OR passing of examination ParaPro Assessment

TEMPORARY POSITION: NO

Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 185Days

Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Paraeducator Certification

NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. The cost of the CPR check is $14 (expense borne by the prospective employee).

Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting andinformation from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Educationprevails.

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