Full-Time Paraprofessional - Specialized Programs - RISE - Multiple Positions at Appoquinimink School District — Middletown, USA | Base Career | Base Career
Full-Time Paraprofessional - Specialized Programs - RISE - Multiple Positions POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Building Principal, the Paraprofessional assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being.
Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning.
This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.
Salary
RANGE The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales TRAINING Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.
COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired.
The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time.
If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position.
This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
Assists in providing a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the students' needs, interests, and abilities.
Demonstrates professionalism, maintain confidentiality, accept constructive feedback and maintain an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
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Supports the classroom teacher in instruction by engaging in planning, following plans outlined by the teacher, and working with individual students/small groups.
Supports the classroom teacher in assessment by monitoring independent work, collecting academic/behavioral data, and assisting in keeping accurate/current record of student progress.
Supports the classroom teacher in organization by performing clerical duties, assisting in gathering/developing instructional materials, and maintaining an organized work environment.
Demonstrates characteristics of an effective team member by engaging in problem solving, and exhibiting flexibility, and cooperation.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Works continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
Assumes other responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources/Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Below are the qualifications for this position:
High School diploma and passing ParaPro scores or a minimum of 60 college credits.
REQUIRED: State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit.
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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: This position may require frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
Additional demands may require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding and other daily living activities.
Assist with self-care plans such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing 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.
Assistance with physically aggressive behaviors required.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.
Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Educational Support Professionals Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA. APPLICATION PROCESS
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About Appoquinimink School District
K-12 Education1599 employeesFounded 1969
Public Delaware school district serving more than 13,000 PK–12 students.
