Paraeducator - Special Education - Specialized Program - S.I.T.E

Paraeducator

• Special Education
• Specialized Program
• S.

I.T.

E JobID:

34967

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Instructional

Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

Skills for Independence, Transition and Employment

Date Available:

08/19/2026

Closing Date:

04/29/2026

District:

Brandywine School District

Additional Information:

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Terms of Employment:

10 Months/Year

Benefits Type:

Benefited

• Regular Full-Time

Reports To:

Building Principal

Salary:

Commensurate with the Brandywine School District's Paraeducator Salary Schedule

To Apply:

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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. Performs related duties as directed.