SY 26-27 - Paraprofessional - Instructional/Personal Support

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Linden Square (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware Schools Consortium is looking for a Paraprofessional to support students at Linden Hill Elementary School. The role involves assisting with IEP goals, daily activities, and classroom routines to help students access the educational program.

The position requires completing two years of higher education or an associate's degree, or a HS diploma with ParaPro testing. Applicants should submit online applications, resumes, and references.

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education completed as a baseline requirement.
• Associate's degree qualifies for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED with ParaPro Assessment Test acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students.
• Provide personal support as needed, including basic care to enable participation.
• Prepare learning environments and gather materials for daily activities.
• Maintain routine paperwork and record-keeping related to duties.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support positive student relations.
• Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Apply classroom behavior standards per IEP guidelines.

Skills

IEP support

Student assistance

Data collection

Education

Two years of higher education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED + ParaPro Test

Job description

SY 26-27 - Paraprofessional - Instructional/Personal Support JobID: 37131

Job Details

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Linden Hill Elementary School
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026
• District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Paraprofessional-Instructional/Personal Support

Reports To: Designated Administrator

Primary Function: Assist in carrying out the Individualized Education Program for a student or small group of students once trained by a professional staff member.

Duties Include:

• Assist students in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program (may include personal care i.e. toileting, etc.)
• Data collection and implementation of Behavior Support Plans
• Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the work day.
• Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the profession to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all school personnel and students to maintain positive school relationships. Communicate with teacher of classroom as well as administration.
• Demonstrates regularity in attendance and promptness in reporting.
• Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff and as written in the student's IEP
• Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in working with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee

QUALIFICATION:

• Completion of two years of higher education; or
• Completion of an Associate's Degree; or
• High School Diploma/GED and ParaPro Assessment Test

REQUIREMENTS:

External Applicants:

• Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
• https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
• Letter of Interest
• Resume'
• Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:

• Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
• https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
• Letter of Interest
• Resume'

Contact:

Melissa S. Brady
Principal, NAESP National Distinguished Principal
Linden Hill Elementary, A National Blue Ribbon School
3415 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
o: [phone] x 806
e: [e-mail]

Closing:

9/28/2026 at 11:59PM