Full Time Paraprofessional - Specialized Programs - Foundations

About the role

The Paraprofessional position at Old State Elementary School is under the direction of the Building Principal. This role assists teachers by performing various tasks that promote student learning and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality, accepts constructive feedback, and fosters an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Engages in planning, follows plans outlined by the teacher, and works with individual students/small groups.
• Makes assessments by monitoring independent work, collecting academic/behavioral data, and assisting in keeping accurate records of student progress.
• Supports organization by performing clerical duties, assisting in gathering/developing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Engages in problem-solving, exhibits flexibility, and cooperates as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Works continuously toward self-improvement through professional development activities.
• Implements school board and school-based policies and procedures to uphold school regulations.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources/Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Willingness and ability to work an extended day (for additional pay) and ride the bus to and from school with the assigned student is preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits.
• A State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, administrators, and parents.
• Experience in working with students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 504, and IEP's.
• Criminal background check and Tuberculin testing required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• May require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Physically assist students to engage in activities such as walking or eating, able to kneel and work on the floor with students, able to walk for long periods.
• Able to physically assist students with physically aggressive behaviors.