Job Description

Paraprofessional Position

The paraprofessional will support teachers in the classroom and work directly with students, providing extra help in all academic subjects.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities: This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this position.

• Prepares appropriate classroom materials and instructional activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assists with parent involvement goals through activity involvement.
• Works with small groups or individual students to teach academic skills planned by the teacher and supervises and assists students with follow-up activities.
• Performs clerical duties including, but not limited to, keeping attendance, logs of activities, student progress, plans, phone calls to parents.
• Uses effective appropriate behavior programs with students.
• Supervises students in out of classroom activities; i.e., recess, changing classes, cafeteria.
• Participates in family involvement activities.
• Participates in district in-service training programs and meetings.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of fully certified teachers.

The Smyrna School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law. Inquiries should be directed to the District Superintendent.

• Provides personal care support as needed for students requiring assistance with daily living activities such as eating, toileting, grooming, and dressing.
• Supports students with medical and assistive devices when necessary, including orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
• Transfers and positions students safely, using appropriate equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Services, Principal, Associate Principal and/or teacher.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and records.
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and special education Individualized Education Plans.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 2-year Associate Degree or successful completion of the ParaPro

Conditions of Hire:

• A background check, inclusive of fingerprinting and a Child Protection Registry check, is required as a condition of employment.
• Direct deposit of pay is a condition of employment.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call (302) 653-8585. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. Smyrna School District is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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