Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional #36909 Brader

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Newark, DE is seeking a Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional. You will work under teacher guidance to support students, focusing on safety, confidentiality, and individualized planning across subjects.

Position requires strong English communication, basic tech skills, and ability to stand 4 hours daily. Equal opportunity employer. Apply by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following: an associate degree or higher with GPA 2.0+, sixty college credits, or specified Para Pathways exam scores.
• 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.
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.

Responsibilities

• Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher; provide coaching and modeling to facilitate active involvement.
• 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 as obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist.
• Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about plans and implementation of activities and resources.
• Work with students in various settings and content areas as prescribed by instructional programs.

Skills

Communication skills (English)

Second language communication

Experience with children

Behavior management knowledge

MS Word / MS Excel / MS PowerPoint

Education

High school transcript or equivalency

Associate degree or higher GPA 2.0+

Sixty college credits

Para Pathways exams scores (reading/writing)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional #36909 Brader JobID: 36909

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
• Date Available: School year 2026 - 2027
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026

POSITION: Reported Time Instructional Paraprofessional #36909 CLOSING DATE: September 8, 2026 LOCATION: Brader (Henry M.) Elementary REPORT TO: Designated Administrator

STARTING DATE: School Year 2026 - 2027

SALARY: $20 hour

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, or
  • Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
  • A minimum score of 332 on the Para Pathways reading and writing exam and a minimum score of 334 on Para Pathways mathematics exam
• 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

INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

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.

• 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
• Use initiative to solve problems
• Follow district and building procedures

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1988 S College Avenue

Newark, DE 19702

PH: [phone]

Website: www.christinak12.org

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, 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].