Instructional Paraprofessional - CHS #37567

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Christiana High School in Newark, DE. The role supports teachers and students with diverse needs in a safe, inclusive classroom.

The position requires standing for 4 hours, strong English communication, and collaboration with staff to implement instructional plans across settings.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with one of: associate degree or 60 college credits, or Para Pro Test score 459+.
• Strong communication skills in English (writing and speaking).
• Ability to work with children in varied settings; preferred experience.
• Knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; preferred.
• Accommodations for special education students knowledge; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students within school and community environments.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists on plans and activities for students.
• Assist in various instructional settings (individual, small group, whole group).
• Support diverse content areas and inclusion of general education students.
• Monitor and document student progress; conduct data collection as needed.
• Communicate student information to teachers and administrators.
• Assist with routine classroom tasks and setup/clean-up and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Second language

Experience with children

Behavior management

Special education accommodations

English writing & speaking

Stand for 4 hours

Education

High school diploma or GED + associate degree or 60 credits

Para Pro Test score 459+

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 SY
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

POSITION

Instructional Paraprofessional

CLOSING DATE

November 05, 2026

LOCATION

Christiana High School

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
  • Sixty college credits from an accredited institution
  • A score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test
• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment
• Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
• Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred
• Has knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred

Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day

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

Human Resources Office

1988 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: [phone]
Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report 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, marital status, 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, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].