12 month- Paraprofessional- Summer School

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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POSITION:12-Month Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Leach/Southern/George Read/TBD

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2026

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS:

• May 18th (2 hours after school PD @ Summer School Location) More information to follow from site coordinator(s).
• June 15th (8 hours @Summer School Location) More information to follow from site coordinator(s).

PROGRAM DATE: June 22, 2026 - July 16, 2026

STAFF HOURS: Monday -Thursday

12 Month CO/LE/SO: 7:45 am – 3:15 pm

12-Month GR: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

STUDENT HOURS:Monday -Thursday

CO: 8:15 am-10:45 am & 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm

12 Month: LE/SO: 8:15 am – 2:50 pm

12-Month MS & HS GR: 7:15 am – 1:50 pm

COMPENSATION: Per Diem based on Paraeducator Scale

POSITION GOAL:

To assist Teachers in carrying out the Educational Program for a student or group of students so the maximum impact on the education of children can be realized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED, and must be eligible for Title I certification by having passed the ParaPro Exam, or have an Associate"s Degree or higher, or successfully completed 60 credits with a grade of "C" or above for coursework towards licensure, certification, or a permit.
• Previous experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self-care (i.e. eating and bathrooming), including physically lifting students using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Title I paraprofessional permit while working with the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Work cooperatively with all school staff and students.

2. Assist in carrying out the Individual Educational Program for a student or

group of students once trained by a professional staff member.

3. Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning

materials or skills introduced by the teacher; may include reading to or writing for the student.

4. Report information on student needs.

5. Assist with safe and orderly student movement within the building and

outside, as required.

6. Maintain the confidentiality of student information. The Colonial 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 Director of

Human Resources.

7. Prepare the physical environment for the day"s activities including the

gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the work day.

8. Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of

the professional to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.

9. Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and

discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff

and as written in the students" IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

10. Participate in parent conferences, IEP planning, and IEP meetings, as

appropriate.

11. Assist students by reinforcing previously taught skills and use the materials

needed to function in a community setting/job site.

12. Accompany students into the community to support community-based

instruction.

13. Assist in the delivery of related services previously demonstrated by

therapists and/or specialists that may include heavy lifting, transferring students to specialized equipment and/or entering a pool.

14. Participate in in-service workshops designed to improve competencies in

working with students

15. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

16. Assist students to benefit from the educational program. Responsibilities

may include:

a) Using behavior checklists

b) Assisting students with instructional training

c) Assisting students with formation of groups

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities 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 use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk to hear; and taste to smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application via Frontline – AppliTrack at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above. A resume and copy of Professional License are required for external candidates.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resource Division at 302-323-2712

The Colonial 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.

Note: Incomplete Application Package will not be considered.