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Form of workPosition Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
Location:
Woodbridge School District
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Woodbridge School DistrictSuccessful candidate is required to attain an Instructional Para permit through the Delaware Department of Education within 30 days of hire.
Candidates for an Instructional Paraeducator Permit must submit documentation of the following requirements. To ensure speedy processing, please ensure that you follow the document guidelines for submission.
Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma. Pass Paraprofessional Test or 60 college credit hours.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Paraprofessional Certification from the Department of Education.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagraph form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Previous work in childcare. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well being and work output of students.
Paraeducator/Instructional
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
Location:
Woodbridge School District
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Woodbridge School DistrictSuccessful candidate is required to attain an Instructional Para permit through the Delaware Department of Education within 30 days of hire.
Candidates for an Instructional Paraeducator Permit must submit documentation of the following requirements. To ensure speedy processing, please ensure that you follow the document guidelines for submission.
- Documentation to demonstrate that the candidate has one of the following:
- Completion of at least two (2) years of study in general or educational studies at an institute of higher education (consisting of 60 credit hours of a 'C' or better) OR
- Receipt of an associate's degree or higher OR
- Completion of a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and a passing score on a rigorous assessment of knowledge or and the ability to assist in, the instruction in reading, writing, and mathematic (e.g. ParaPro assessment with a qualifying score of 459 or higher or other approved alternative)
- Documentation may include:
- Official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university OR an official high school transcript
- Official Test scores should be forwarded to the DDOE electronically upon your request. Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the ParaPro exam. Please use Reporting Code R7065.
Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists in small group pupil instruction.
- Tutors pupils at Teacher's request.
- May assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
- Prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
- Maintains attendance reports.
- May operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audio visual equipment, etc.
- May escort children to and from various rooms.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma. Pass Paraprofessional Test or 60 college credit hours.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
Paraprofessional Certification from the Department of Education.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; as well as draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagraph form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Previous work in childcare. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well being and work output of students.
