Position Type:
Specialized Schools /Programs/Summer School
Date Posted:
4/9/2024
Location:
To be determined
Date Available:
6/2024
Closing Date:
until filled
District:
Brandywine School District Reports To: Building Principal Salary: Internal Para's: Current Hourly Rate
External Para's: $19.33 per hour To Apply: Click "Apply" designated near the Job ID on the main employment web page for complete application instructions. Job Goal: Responsible for providing support and assistance to student(s) and teachers. The Paraeducator works with and at the direction of the summer program coordinator, special education and/or regular education teachers and related service professionals. Develops and promotes good community relations among various communities on behalf of student's needs and school goals. Job Qualifications:

1. Paraeducator permit required:
   1. Completed at least two years of study at an institution or higher learning; OR
   2. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR
   3. Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics.

The Department of Education defines "two years of study" as the successful completion of 60 semester hours of college
coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning, ideally in the general and educational studies, including reading,
writing and mathematics, content and pedagogy.

1. Cooperative attitude and strong work ethic for performing in a team-oriented work environment.
2. Previous positive experience(s) in working with children.
3. Knowledge of how to assist children with learning activities, including the use of a computer.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists in a variety of instructional and related activities with an individual or groups of students as assigned by the teacher.
2. Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
3. Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students through assigned duties, i.e. hallways, lunchroom, and bus duty: ensures appropriate conduct during these periods.
4. Participates in staff and aide meetings.
5. Monitors activities and behavior of children to ensure their physical and environmental safe keeping, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
6. Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating progress; teaches children individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
7. Acts as a positive role model for students through appropriate action and dress.
8. Performs related duties as directed.
9. Maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to the finger(s), handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, use fingers to type and/or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. If lifting in excess of this weight is necessary, the assistance of a second person is required. The physical demands of this position will also include the ability of the individual to perform all of the essential functions and related responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Work Environment: This position normally performs the majority of work in a school building or work office environment. Brandywine School District Employee Responsibilities: All employees of the Brandywine School District are expected as a requirement of their specific job function to:

1. Represent one's self and the District in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District's mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
2. Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the district community in a timely and courteous manner.
3. Maintain current working knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions.
4. Achieve and maintain professional standards required and/or desirable for professional accreditation in the chosen profession.
5. Participate in school/departmental activities, meetings, and/or committees to advance District initiatives and to foster personal input and professional teamwork and to assist the District in achieving the goals of the strategic plan.
6. Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and District regulations.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

Note: The District has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.