Adult Support Paraprofessional

Newark, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 25

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Perfect Attendance Bonus
Bi-weekly Direct deposit
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule

Adult Support Paraprofessionals Special Education

SOS Personnel is recruiting experienced compassionate Adult Support Paraprofessionals to support students with mild to severe disabilities in Christina School District schools.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon SOS Personnel being awarded the Christina School District Adult Support Paraprofessional contract. Qualified candidates will be pre-screened and placed in our priority hiring pool pending contract award.

Position Overview

Adult Support Paraprofessionals will:

Work directly with students under teacher supervision
Support implementation of IEP goals and Behavior Support Plans
Utilize positive behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques
Maintain close supervision to ensure student safety
Assist with academic engagement and data collection
Support students during transitions community activities and non-instructional times
Assist with self-care tasks (toileting feeding transfers) if assigned

This role may involve working with students with autism emotional disabilities intellectual disabilities medically fragile needs and severe behavioral challenges.

This is not a general classroom aide role it requires emotional resilience professionalism and experience in structured educational settings.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

Associates degree or higher (GPA 2.0) OR
60 college credits OR
ParaPro Assessment score of 459

AND:

Eligible for DEEDS Paraprofessional Certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass criminal background check child protection registry clearance and drug screening
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance)
Experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred.

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on credentials and experience.
Full-time and part-time opportunities anticipated.
SOS Personnel offers a $500 Perfect Attendance Bonus for paraprofessionals who complete the full academic year with outstanding attendance and performance.

We reward reliability commitment and dedication to students.

Ideal Candidate Traits

We are seeking individuals who are:

Calm under pressure
Trauma-informed
Consistent and dependable
Professional in appearance and conduct
Skilled in behavior support and student engagement
Team-oriented and coachable

Why Join the SOS Personnel Candidate Pool

Early placement priority upon contract award
Professional onboarding
Bi-weekly Direct deposit
Clear communication throughout hiring process
Opportunity to serve students in high-impact educational settings
Long-term district placement potential

How to Apply

Submit your resume and proof of education/credits
Qualified candidates will be contacted for pre-screening interviews and compliance preparation.

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Benefits:Perfect Attendance BonusBi-weekly Direct depositCompetitive salaryFlexible schedule Adult Support Paraprofessionals Special EducationSOS Personnel is recruiting experienced compassionate Adult Support Paraprofessionals to support students with mild to severe disabilities in Christina Schoo...