SY 24-25
POSITION: Instructional Paraprofessional#24354 CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2024

LOCATION: DSD Early Learning Program (ELP)

REPORT TO: Designated Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
  • An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or
  • Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
  • A score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Test
• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
• Has strong communication skills; communicating in ASL; required
• Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
• Has experience working with children with multiple disabilities; preferred
• Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Has knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferred
• Assist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignment
• Satisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignment
• Satisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignment

RESPONSIBILITIES: See reverse side

STARTING DATE: School year 2024-2025

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule can be found on our https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2024 Paras - Traditional.pdf
Instructional Paraprofessional- DSD Early Learning Program
Position Description: The person in the position of Paraprofessional at the Early Learning Program (ELP) report to the Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind has the responsibility for assisting in the establishment and maintenance of an environment conducive to learning. Following are some of the major tasks that the paraprofessional may be expected to perform:


Responsibilities:

• Complete a wide variety of instructional assistance activities indigenous to the assignment (academic, vocational, job coaching, deaf blind, specials, specialists) to reinforce the physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills of the students
• Assist in emergency situations in classroom and with school nurse
• Participate in in-service activities, workshops, and staff and para meetings
• Communicate in ASL with students and staff at the appropriate level of understanding
• Assist in a variety of activities for special needs students as assigned, including dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Substitute for teachers or other paraprofessionals, as requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.



CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: (302) 552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org

An acceptable Criminal Background Report and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the Registry at any level

The Christina 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 compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.