Close Date:
09/11/2018

Position: Anticipated Paraprofessional Part-Time - World Language

Location: Milford Central Academy

Reports To: Principal

Starting Date: August 27, 2018

Qualifications:

• Eligible for Delaware Paraprofessional Certification using one of the three options:

1. High School Diploma and Passing Paraprofessional Assessment or
2. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher learning and accumulating at least 60 credits.or
3. Associate's degree or higher

• Verbal and written proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or Spanish.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in a variety of instructional activities with an individual or groups of students as assigned.
• Assists with interpretation and translation as needed.
• Serves as liaison with non-English speaking parents/guardians.
• Records data on individual students as assigned.
• Assists in adapting/modifying instructional activities and materials.
• Reinforces subjects and behaviors taught by the teacher. Responds to student behavioral needs in ways which are appropriate and respectful to the student.
• Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating progress; teaches children individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
• Works with students who receive special education services and is sensitive to the specialized needs of these students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: 5.5 hours daily - 185 days per school year. Salary and work year to be according to the current salary schedule and the Professional Agreement.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Application Process:

Internal applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of interest

External applicants must follow the application process. All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application at www.milfordschooldistrict.org . A paper version of the application is available upon request. Only completed packets will be considered. The following items must be included:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: Until Filled

For more information contact: Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 Tel: 302-424-6393 or Email: jpeel@msd.k12.de.us

Employment with the Milford School District is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

Milford School District reserves the right to take disciplinary action up to and including termination upon discovering false or misleading statements and/or documents after an offer of employment has been accepted. The Human Resources staff will assist in completion of all required documentation.

Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

If any person has a complaint alleging any action which is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504 and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware 19963. Telephone (302) 422-1600.

A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of [Title 14 of the Delaware Code]..., except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. See 14 Del. C.§ 1313.

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all new employees hired after December 31, 1995

Use of any published data or content on this web site is prohibited without the written consent of the Delaware Department of Education.