Instructional Paraprofessional#36585 Newark HS

POSITION:  Instructional Paraprofessional#36585              CLOSING DATE: August 17, 2026
 
LOCATION:    Newark High School
         
REPORT TO:    Designated Administrator                                    

                                
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

Apply online:  http://www.Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment

STARTING DATE:               School Year 2026 - 2027
                       
SALARY: SALARY:   Commensurate with appropriate schedule: Effective Nov 2025

    

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.

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 score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Test
• 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

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.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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, spe