Paraeducator - Special Education - Specialized Program - BRIDGES
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Autism, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Project Tracking, Special Education, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago
Paraeducator - Special Education - Specialized Program - BRIDGES JobID: 35499
Position Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional
Date Posted:
5/15/2026
Location:
P.S. duPont Middle School
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
05/20/2026
District:
Brandywine School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Terms of Employment:10 Months/YearBenefits Type:Benefited - Regular Full-TimeReports To:Building PrincipalSalary:Commensurate with the Brandywine School District's Paraeducator Salary ScheduleTo Apply: Click "Apply" designated near the Job ID on the main employment web page for complete application instructions.
Job Goal: Responsible for providing assistance to special education student(s) in attainment of IEP goals and objectives. The paraeducator works with and at the direction of special education and regular education teachers. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Paraeducators will assist the teacher of students with Autism to introduce and develop new skills and tasks that will enable them to function effectively in society and their environment.
Job Qualifications:
Paraeducator permit required using one of the following three options:
Completed at least two years of study at an institution or higher learning; OR,
Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR,
Demonstrated, through a state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics.
Cooperative attitude and superior work ethic for performing in a team-oriented workplace.
Positive experience in working with children.
Computer knowledge is required.
The Department of Education defines "two years of study" as the successful completion of 60 semester hours of college coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning, ideally in the general and educational studies, including reading, writing and mathematics, content and pedagogy.
Essential Functions:
Assists in a variety of instructional and related activities with an individual or groups of students as assigned by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students through assigned duties, i.e. hallways, lunchroom, and bus duty: ensures appropriate conduct during these periods.
Participates in staff and aide meetings.
Assists student(s) with disabilities in meeting their physical needs in order to benefit from the educational program. Responsibilities include, for example, lifting, toileting, positioning, transferring and feeding.
Monitors activities and behavior of children to ensure their physical and environmental safe keeping, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating progress; teaches children individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Acts as a positive role model for students through appropriate action and dress.