Special Education Paraprofessional - Intensive Academic Support

- Position Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional - Date Posted:
10/20/2026 - Location:
Early College Middle School at Del State - Date Available:
ASAP - District:
Early College High School at Delaware State University - Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other content areas.
- Reinforce teacher-directed instruction, clarify concepts, assist with assignments, and provide additional practice and reteaching.
- Implement instructional accommodations and individualized strategies aligned with students' IEPs.
- Support scholars with diverse learning needs, including those requiring frequent redirection, repeated instruction, and structured learning routines.
- Monitor academic engagement, assignment completion, and student progress; document observations and share information with supervising teachers.
- Promote positive classroom behavior, student participation, self-advocacy, and independent learning skills.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to support academic growth and student success.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies and special education procedures.
- Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
- An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or
- Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or
- A score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics sufficient to support middle and high school instruction.
- Ability to implement teacher-directed instructional strategies and support students with diverse learning needs.
- Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience as a special education paraprofessional, instructional aide, tutor, or similar school-based support professional.
- Experience working with students with disabilities and intensive academic needs.
- Familiarity with IEPs, instructional accommodations, differentiated instruction, and student progress monitoring.
| Special Education Paraprofessional - Intensive Academic Support | JobID: 37491 |
Special Education Paraprofessional – Intensive Academic Support
Early College School at Delaware State University (ECS@DSU) | Dover, Delaware
Position Summary
ECS@DSU is seeking a dedicated, qualified Special Education Paraprofessional to provide individualized academic and instructional support to middle and high school scholars with disabilities and complex learning needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with special education and general education teachers to reinforce instruction, support student achievement, and promote independence in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, flexible, and committed to helping scholars overcome learning barriers. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to reinforce academic concepts, respond effectively to individual learning needs, maintain high expectations, and foster student independence.
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Early College School at Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
Reports To: Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator
How to Apply
Submit a completed application, résumé, and documentation of the applicable Delaware paraprofessional permit or ParaPro Assessment qualification.