The job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.
Minimum requirements:
- High school diploma
- Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional
- Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings
- Experience with children
- Experience with students with behaviors preferred
- Flexible and reliable
- Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer
- Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to function under the direction of the teacher
- Possess good judgment
- Ability to establish rapport with students
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff
- Reliable means of transportation
This position works the school year. Additional hours available over the summer.
Crisis position comes with additional stipend of $5500, which is prorated based on start date.
4 positions available - split between 2 locations (ASTON & TCA).
Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites: