POSITION: Overnight Instructional Paraprofessional#23784  CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2024
Hours: 10pm – 7:30 am Monday night – Friday morning

LOCATION: Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)

REPORT TO: Designated Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
• Has strong communication skills; reading and writing 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 2023 - 2024

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule can be found on our website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2024 Paras - Traditional.pdf Overnight Monitoring Paraprofessional


RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Overnight Monitoring Para Substitute works directly with the Residence Advisor and is expected to: 

• Remain alert and attentive at all times
• Assist Residence Advisor and other Monitoring Paras by using a cooperative team approach, including flexibility in supervising and assisting various students and areas
• Assist Residence Advisor as requested, with tasks related to the care and supervision of students and building security (No Monitoring Para is permitted to leave his/her designated area without the prior approval of the Residence Advisor. Arrangements must be made to have the area covered at all times.)

 UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make periodic bed checks on students and maintain a record throughout the night on conditions or activities. These bed checks should be done no more than 30 minutes apart and at varied times (e.g. 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes). After each check is made it must be documented and signed in the log book which should remain visible in the area at all times.
• Assist in maintaining a log throughout the night on any condition or activity demonstrated by a student
• Assist in evacuating the building in case of fire or other emergency
• Care for and assist students who become ill, need to wake up for special schedules or require other special attention. Communicate with school personnel any unusual activity which may affect a student's performance in school the following day
• Care for and assist a student who is a bed wetter
• Assist in securing the building and receiving delivered goods during the night
• Wake and assist students on special schedules
• Assist Residence Advisors in writing End-of-Marking-Period reports
• Handle all emergencies (e.g. behavior problems, medical and health needs) as outlined by current school policy; stabilize the situation and notify the Residence Advisor; assist the Residence Advisor in providing on-going intervention in emergencies
• Follow school communication philosophy
• Monitor and assist students at breakfast and/or in student areas as required by the Residence Advisor
• Assist Residence Advisors and other Monitoring Paras by participating in a cooperative team approach
• Be familiar with and follow guidelines established in specialized behavior programs for students, if applicable.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Head Resident Advisor or Dean of Students
• Prepare necessary reports or clerical tasks as requested

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and maintain a home-like environment which encourages independence, self-help and self-reliance
• Attend scheduled staff development days as required
• Follow school communication policy at ALL times

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
Administration 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, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or 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.