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 http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. For special accommodations in the application process, contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
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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