Instructional Paraprofessional - DSD - Job ID 4434

Applitrack; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christina School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Early Learning Program (ELP). The position supports the Statewide Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the classroom is located at the Charlton School Building (Caesar Rodney SD).

Responsibilities include assisting in instructional activities and promoting student engagement. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and must meet Highly Qualified certification requirements,

Qualifications

• Must meet Highly Qualified certification requirements.
• 60 credits of college education or an associate’s degree (transcripts required).
• Passing score on ParaPro exam (459+).
• Fluency in American Sign Language preferred.
• Experience with deaf/hard of hearing children preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to reinforce students' academic, social, emotional and intellectual skills.
• Assist in emergency situations in classroom and with the school nurse.
• Participate in in-service activities, workshops, staff and para meetings.
• Communicate in ASL with students and staff.
• Assist in activities for special needs students including dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Substitute for teachers or other paraprofessionals, as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL fluency

Education

60 credits or Associate degree

ParaPro exam passing (459+)

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - DSD - Job ID 4434 JobID: 4434

• Date Posted:
  5/18/2020
• Location:
  Statewide Programs-Delaware School for the Deaf

Anticipated Position

Instructional Paraprofessional

Early Learning Program

EMPLOYMENT: 10 months/year - Benefited - Full-Time position

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate schedule: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2020%20Paras.pdf

GOAL

Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to meet requirements for Highly Qualified certification by having the following:
• At least 60 credits of college education or an associate’s degree (transcripts must accompany the application).
• OR
• A passing grade of 459 or greater on the Para pro exam (confirmation of a passing score must accompany the application).
• Fluency in American Sign Language (preferred)
• Specific qualifications appropriate to the particular responsibilities of each position
• Experience and/or training in working with deaf/hard of hearing children (preferred)
• Possesses the ability to lift 50 pounds (with assistance)
• Must be able to use arms and hands
• Must report to work on time every work day, except as afforded by existing law
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled work day

Position Description and Responsibilities

The person in the position of Paraprofessional at the Early Learning Program (ELP) report to the Statewide Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the classroom is located at the Charlton School Building (under the Caesar Rodney School District) has responsibility for assisting in the establishment and maintenance of an environment conducive to learning. Following are some of the major tasks that the paraprofessional may be expected to perform:

• Complete a wide variety of instructional assistance activities indigenous to the assignment (academic, vocational, job coaching, deaf blind, specials, specialists) to reinforce the physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills of the students
• Assist in emergency situations in classroom and with school nurse
• Participate in in-service activities, workshops, and staff and para meetings
• Communicate in ASL with students and staff at the appropriate level of understanding
• Assist in a variety of activities for special needs students as assigned, including dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Substitute for teachers or other paraprofessionals, as requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Report, a negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening 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, 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, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: [phone].