Data Collection, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Personal Care, Record Keeping, Testing, Training/Teaching
id='p36315_40198'>SY 26-27 - Paraprofessional - Instructional/Personal Support JobID: 36315
Position Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Meadowood Program
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
School Year 2026-2027
Paraprofessional-Instructional/Personal Support
Reports To: Designated Administrator
Primary Function: Assist in carrying out the Individualized Education Program for a student or small group of students once trained by a professional staff member.
Duties Include:
- Assist students in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program (may include personal care i.e. toileting, etc.)
- Data collection and implementation of Behavior Support Plans
- Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the work day.
- Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the profession to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
- Works cooperatively with all school personnel and students to maintain positive school relationships. Communicate with teacher of classroom as well as administration.
- Demonstrates regularity in attendance and promptness in reporting.
- Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff and as written in the student's IEP
- Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in working with students.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee
QUALIFICATION:
- Completion of two years of higher education; or
- Completion of an Associate's Degree; or
- High School Diploma/GED and ParaPro Assessment Test
- Lift up to 50 pounds
REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference
Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
CONTACT:
Kathleen Mattix, M.Ed., Principal
MEADOWOOD PROGRAM
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
o: (302) 454-3400
e: kathleen.mattix@redclay.k12.de.us
w: redclayschools.com/meadowood
Closing: Until Filled