Instructional Paraprofessional #26906 The Bancroft

Instructional Paraprofessional #26906 The Bancroft JobID: 26906

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Instructional

Date Posted:

5/13/2024

Location:

The Bancroft School

Date Available:

School year 2024 - 2025

Closing Date:

05/27/2024

District:

  Christina School District  Additional Information: Show/Hide

POSITION: Instructional Paraprofessional #26906 CLOSING DATE: May 27,, 2024

LOCATION: The Bancroft School

REPORT TO: Designated Administrator

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application; upload letter of interest and a resume by May 27, 2024 . Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position

Apply online: http://www.Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment

STARTING DATE: School Year 2024 - 2025

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate schedule https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2024%20Paras%20-%20%20Wilmington.pdf

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:

• An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or

• Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or

• A score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Test

• Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English required

• Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred

• Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred

• Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; 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

Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments

• Ensure student confidentiality

• Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist

• Collaborate with the teacher and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students

• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs

• Work with students in variety of content areas, which may include math, science, English, social studies, as well as any elective

• In an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education students

• Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress, which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.

• Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator

• Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher.

• Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times

• May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations.

• May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips.

• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.

• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.

• Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.

• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays.

• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students.

• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by district guidelines

• Use initiative to solve problems

• Follow district and building procedures

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, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon 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.