Adult Support Paraprofessional

SOS Personnel

Adult Support Paraprofessional

Newark, DE +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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:

    Associate’s 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.

  • Locations
    Newark, DE • Wilmington, DE