Summer 2026 Paraprofessionals - 21st Century Community Learning Program

Summer 2026 Paraprofessionals - 21st Century Community Learning Program JobID: 34984

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Instructional

Date Posted:

4/2/2026

Location:

Capital Administrative Office

Date Available:

6/29/26

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

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2026 Summer Program

21st Century Community Learning Program Paraprofessional Positions

(Multiple Locations)

Date Posted: March 31st, 2026

Locations:

• Dover High School
• Middle School of Innovation (SOI and SOE Combined)
• North Dover Elementary (North Dover & Hartly Combined)
• South Dover Elementary (South Dover & Central Elementary Combined)

Date of Availability: June 29th, 2026

Date Closing: Until Filled

Positions Available

• Dover High School â 6 positions
• Middle School of Innovation - 6 positions
• Middle School of Excellence â 6 positions
• North Dover Elementary â 6 positions
• South Dover Elementary â 6 positions
• Central Elementary â 6 positions
• Hartly Elementary â 5 positions

Position:

21st Century Summer Program Paraprofessional

(Temporary - Grant Funded Position)

Reports to:

Building Principal/Site Coordinator

Program Dates & Schedule:

• Professional Learning (Required):

• June 29, 2026 (5 ¾ hours):

• Student Program Dates (19 Days):

June 30; July 1, 2

July 6, 7, 8, 9

July 13, 14, 15, 16

July 20, 21, 22, 23

July 27, 28, 29, 30

• Schedule:

MondayâThursday program schedule (5 ¾ hours per day â includes up to 1 hour planning/week)

• High School: Staff 7:15 AM â 1:10 PM | Students 7:30 AM â 1:00 PM
• Middle School: Staff 9:15 AM â 3:10 PM | Students 9:30 AM â 3:00 PM
• Elementary School: Staff 8:15 AM â 2:10 PM | Students 8:30 AM â 2:00 PM

Salary:

• $20.50/hour for professional learning and training
• $24.12/hour - Certified Paraprofessionals (verified thru DEEDS) during program hours
• $15.00/hour - Non-Certified Paraprofessionals during program hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Student Engagement

• Assist teachers and program staff with summer programming that supports academic learning, enrichment, and student engagement
• Support student entry, transitions, and dismissal procedures to maintain a safe and structured environment
• Model and reinforce positive behavior, SEL strategies, and program expectations
• Encourage participation and support engaging group interactions

Student Support & Leadership Development

• Provide small-group or one-on-one support to students during academic and enrichment activities.
• Support students with organization, study skills, and personal goal setting.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and help students build interpersonal and leadership skills.

Community Engagement & Family Partnerships

• Assist with enrichment activities, field experiences, and program events
• Support communication of program goals and activities to families, encouraging participation and involvement.
• Support initiatives that strengthen schoolâhome partnerships and promote student well-being (academic, social-emotional, health).

Data, Safety, and Compliance

• Assist with attendance tracking and other data collection as directed by program staff.
• Supervise and ensure student safety during daily activities, transitions, and field trips.
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, and preparedness for each assigned session.

Professional Learning & Program Expectations

• Participate in required professional learning and training aligned with 21CCLC guidelines.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure consistent implementation across sites
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Site Coordinator, Principal, or District Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Experience working with youth in schools, summer programs, or community organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500