Paraeducator

Overview

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Position: Paraeducators

Location: Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School

State Date: Aug 20, 2025

Reports to: Principal

Work Year: 10 months

Responsibilities

• To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the District's Mission; assist teachers in carrying out the educational program for a student or group of students to realize maximum positive impact on education.
• Develop and implement safe, caring, and enriching experiences for all students.
• Assist teachers in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move toward academic proficiency.
• Support/serve students remotely and in person depending on student needs.
• Work cooperatively with all school staff and students.
• Assist in carrying out the Individual Education Program (IEP) for a student or group of students once trained by a professional staff member.
• Reinforce learning materials or skills with individual students or groups of students; may include reading or writing support.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and ensure safe and orderly student movement within and outside the building as required.
• Prepare the physical environment for daily activities; gather materials; maintain an orderly environment; secure materials and equipment at day's end.
• Complete routine paperwork and record-keeping related to duties of the supervising professional.
• Apply consistent behavior, achievement, and discipline standards per student IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Participate in parent conferences, IEP planning, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Assist students with reinforcing skills and using materials needed to function in a community setting/job site; accompany students in the community to support community-based instruction.
• Assist in delivering related services demonstrated by therapists and/or specialists; may include heavy lifting, transferring students to equipment, and/or entering a pool.
• Attend in-service workshops to improve competencies in working with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
• Assist students so they benefit from educational programs with behavior checklists and group formation as applicable.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be eligible for or hold a valid Title 1 Paraprofessional Permit (ParaPro Exam, Associate's Degree or higher, or 60 college credits with a C or above); must maintain through professional development clockhours.
• Previous experience in a classroom setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to support students requiring help with physical positioning and self-care; may involve lifting with specialized techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Job involves repetitive stooping, twisting, bending; standing, walking, and sitting; may require lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.
• Complete Level 1 training by June 1st of the contract school year as a condition of continued employment.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report; no entries on Child Abuse Registry.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform duties with consistency and high performance; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
• Support/serve students in person and remotely as needed.
• Work with professional staff to implement IEPs; reinforce skills and materials.
• Assist with safe student movement and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare environments and materials for daily activities; complete related paperwork.
• Apply district behavioral standards and participate in IEP/BIP processes as appropriate.
• Support students in community-based instruction and in delivering related services as demonstrated by therapists/specialists.
• Participate in professional development and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Apply in Colonial

• Make an impact on the lives of students and families in Delaware.
• Work with a knowledgeable, high-achieving, and collaborative school team.
• Engage in an innovative and diverse work environment.
• Grow with strong professional development and training; access new technologies in the classroom.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits; participate in the State Pension Program.
• Summer break (schedule varies by position).

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. For special accommodations in the application process, contact the Human Resources Division at

Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Additional Information

The Colonial School District is a family of more than 16 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse paraeducator staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools. The Power of WE pillars include Early Childhood, Leadership & Learning, Innovation, and Access & Opportunity.

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