Temp Full-Time Paraprofessional — School Support 2026-27

Delmar School District; William Ritter Manor (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian River School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for a temporary full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year at Long Neck Elementary School.

The role requires meeting one of the following: an Associate Degree or higher, 60 credit hours with a C or better, or passing the ParaPro/Para Pathways assessment with transcript or GED equivalency. A clean background check and TB test are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• 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

• Provide student support in the B/C Classroom setting.
• 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 goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success.
• Provide support to students as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Behavior management knowledge

IEP accommodations knowledge

Education

Associate Degree or higher

60 credit hours with C or better

ParaPro or Para Pathways test

Job description

The Indian River School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for a temporary full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year at Long Neck Elementary School.

The role requires meeting one of the following: an Associate Degree or higher, 60 credit hours with a C or better, or passing the ParaPro/Para Pathways assessment with transcript or GED equivalency. A clean background check and TB test are required prior to employment.