2026-2027 Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional (Temporary)

2026-2027 Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional (Temporary) JobID: 37573 Position Type: Paraeducator/InstructionalDate Posted: 10/28/2026Location: Delmar Middle and High SchoolsDate Available: 11/30/2026 Closing Date: 11/11/2026District: Delmar School District Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION: 2026-2027 Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional (Temporary)LOCATION: Delmar Middle & Senior High Schools 200 N. Eighth Street Delmar, DE 19940QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of Associate Degree or Minimum of 60 college credits or successful passage of ETS ParaProSatisfactory Child Protection RegistryMantoux skin test/PPD documentation Cooperative Attitude Excellent work ethic and ability to work collaborativelyThe State of Delaware requires all public-school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal) to determine suitability for employment. Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.Experience providing one-to-one support to students with disabilities, including use of individualized communication, sensory, or behavior-support strategies, is preferred but not required.JOB SUMMARY:Provide dedicated one-to-one support to an assigned student throughout the school day, assisting with access to instruction, participation in classroom routines, and engagement in school activities.Implement the student's IEP accommodations and individualized instructional, communication, and behavioral supports under the direction of the special education teacher.Assist with daily classroom activities, structured learning opportunities, social interactions, community outings, and the development of functional and independent livings skills in a specialized educational setting.Support the student's engagement, safety, personal care, and increasing independence while observing and communicating relevant progress or concerns to the classroom teacher.Maintain consistent supervision and individualized support during classroom activities, school routines, and community-based learning experiences while encouraging participation with peers, promoting independence, and following the classroom teacher's direction and district procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide attentive one-to-one supervision and support to the assigned student, maintaining a safe, respectful, structured, and supportive environment that promotes learning, dignity, communication, and independence.Assist teacher with student needs; may include feeding, lifting, toileting, and other learning activitiesImplement the assigned student's IEP accommodations, communication strategies, sensory supports, behavior-support strategies, adaptive equipment use, and other identified services under the direction of the teacher and in accordance with district procedures.Observe and communicate relevant information about the student's engagement, communication, behavior, safety, and progress to the teacher; follow classroom routines, confidentiality requirements, and school and district procedures, and report concerns or incidents promptly.Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher or school administration.SALARY: As per State and Local Salary Schedules for FY27 based upon verified experience and education. Microsoft Word - FY27 Para Scales Combined - WordANTICIPATED START DATE: November. 30, 2026APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: November. 11, 2026The Delmar School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.El Distrito Escolar de Delmar es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y no discrimina a empleados, solicitantes, visitantes u otros, y no niega el acceso a servicios educativos o de otro tipo, basándose en cualquier caracterÃstica prohibida por la ley.