Part-Time Classroom Paraeducator — Title I Support

Appoquinimink School District; Townsend (DE); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional at Townsend Early Childhood Center to support teachers and students in a general classroom setting. The role involves assisting with instruction, supervising small groups, and helping with clerical tasks to ensure a safe, productive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), paraprofessional permit, ability to work with diverse learners, strong communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits.
• State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
• Experience in working with students of varying abilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 504 and IEPs.
• Criminal background check and Tuberculin testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintain confidentiality, accept constructive feedback and maintain an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Supports the classroom teacher in instruction by engaging in planning, following plans outlined by the teacher, and working with individual students/small groups.
• Supports the classroom teacher in assessment by monitoring independent work, collecting academic/behavioral data, and assisting in keeping accurate/current record of student progress.
• Supports the classroom teacher in organization by performing clerical duties, assisting in gathering/developing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Demonstrates characteristics of an effective team member by engaging in problem solving, and exhibiting flexibility, and cooperation.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Works continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Assumes other responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources/Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

Skills

Communication skills

Cooperation with teachers/parents

Organization skills

Computer skills

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

60 college credits

Delaware Paraeducator Permit

Job description

Appoquinimink School District is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional at Townsend Early Childhood Center to support teachers and students in a general classroom setting. The role involves assisting with instruction, supervising small groups, and helping with clerical tasks to ensure a safe, productive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), paraprofessional permit, ability to work with diverse learners, strong communication skills, and a