SY 26-27 - Paraprofessional - Instructional/Personal Support

Paraprofessional-Instructional/Personal Support--3 Vacancies

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:

1. Completion of two years of higher education; or
2. Completion of an Associate's Degree; or
3. High School Diploma/GED and ParaPro Assessment Test
4. Lift up to 50 pounds

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:
Lurleen Black, Ed. D., Principal
The John Dickinson School
An International Baccalaureate World School
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Lurleen.Black@redclay.k12.de.us


Closing:  Until Filled