Part Time Paraprofessional General Classroom Title 1 at Appoquinimink School District

Position Type:Paraprofessionals/Instructional ParaeducatorDate Posted:11/26/2025Location:Silver Lake Elementary SchoolDate Available:TBD Closing Date: 12/02/2025Part Time Paraprofessional - General Classroom - Title 1 Silver Lake Elementary School POSITION OVERVIEW Under direction of the Building Principal the Instructional 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 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. 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. State of Delaware Paraeducator Permit required. 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 IEPs. 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 Drivers 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 Professional Association Affiliate of DSEA/NEA. APPLICATION PROCESS Visit us at Locate job of interest Select apply Create a username and password to complete the application. Please keep track of this information so that you will be able to log in and edit or review any applications you submit. Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1