Paraprofessional - Class 1 (Temporary FT for the 2026-2027 School Year)

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

Paraprofessional - Class 1 (Temporary FT for the 2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 37547

• Date Posted: 10/26/2026


• Location: East Millsboro Elementary School


• Closing Date: 11/03/2026


• District: Indian River School District

Please note that this is a temporary, full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Contract Start Date: Fall 2026

Contract End Date: 6/30/27

• In order to meet the paraprofessional job qualifications, you must meet one of the following criteria:
  
  
  
  • Official transcript showing an Associate Degree or higher
  
  
  • Official transcript showing completion of 60 credit hours with a ‘C' or better
  
  
  • Satisfactory test score of 459 on the ParaPro Assessment & official high school transcript or GED equivalency
  
  
  
  


• Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test results required prior to employment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Previous experience working with children in varied settings; preferred


• Working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred


• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned students to provide instructional and behavioral support


• As a Class 1 Paraprofessional, you will be required to assist with the student's physical needs (i.e lifting, feeding, toileting, etc...)


• 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, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans and implementation of activities and resources for the students


• Understand and implement the student's IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success


• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings


• Assist in ongoing monitoring of student progress which may include assessments, data collection and computer work


• Support in maintaining student discipline using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher


• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, creed religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.