Paraeducator - Summer Programs - 2026 JobID: 33679
Position Type: Specialized Schools / Programs / Summer School
Date Posted: 10/29/2025
Location: Various locations as assigned
Date Available: 6/2026
Closing Date: until filled
District: Brandywine School District
Additional Information:
Benefits Type: Non-Benefited - Casual/Seasonal
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Salary: Commensurate with the Brandywine School Districts Casual/Seasonal Salary Schedule
Internal Para - Current hourly rate: $20.31 per hour
External / New Hires - $20.31 per hour
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Job Goal: Responsible for providing support and assistance to special education student(s) in attainment of IEP goals and educational objectives. The Paraeducator works with and at the direction of the building administration, special education and/or regular education teachers and related service professionals. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community on behalf of students needs and school goals.
Summer Programs Available:
PreK Bush Early Education Center - Half Day ECAP at PS Middle School - Full Day Elementary - K-5 Entitlement - Full Day - PS duPont Middle School Extended School Year - Half Day - Hanby Elementary School Secondary - 6-12 Entitlement - Full Day - PS duPont Middle School Extended School Year - Half Day - PS duPont Middle School Skills for Independence, Transition and Employment (SITE) - 18-22 year olds SITE - Full Day
Job Qualifications:
Paraeducator permit required: Completed at least two years of study at an institution or higher learning; Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.
The Department of Education defines "two years of study" as the successful completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning, ideally in the general and educational studies, including reading, writing, and mathematics, content, and pedagogy.
Cooperative attitude and strong work ethic for performing in a team-oriented work environment.
Previous positive experience(s) in working with children.
Knowledge of how to assist children with learning activities, including the use of a computer.
Essential Functions:
Assists in a variety of instructional and related activities with an individual or groups of students as assigned by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students through assigned duties, i.e. hallways, lunchroom, and bus duty: ensures appropriate conduct during these periods.
Participates in staff and aide meetings.
Assists student(s) with disabilities in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program. Responsibilities include, for example, lifting, toileting, positioning, transferring, and feeding.
Monitors activities and behavior of children to ensure their physical and environmental safe keeping, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating progress; teaches children individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Acts as a positive role model for students through appropriate action and dress.
Performs related duties as directed.
Maintain acceptable attendance record.