Paraprofessional Positions -Temporary- Anticipated Vacancies for the 2025-2026 School Year ~ District-wide

The Caesar Rodney School District is currently seeking Temporary Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year to fulfill various needs in buildings based on student enrollment, IEP's, programming and instruction.  Positions may include Instructional Paraprofessional, 1:1 Support Paraprofessional, or other specific assignments, as detailed by administration, to support student achievement and well-being. All positions are full-time. 

This posting includes anticipated openings in various CR schools and grade levels. Placement in a specific school is based on vacancies. Specific school placement, if requested, is not guaranteed as this is a district-wide posting. If you are interested in a specific school, you are still encouraged to apply for this district-wide position through this posting. Candidates are encouraged to share their desired grade or school during the interview process, but placement is not guaranteed to the successful candidate. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Individuals who currently hold or are eligible for an Instructional Paraeducator Permit are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for the permit, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and achieve a passing score of 459 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (ETS ParaPro)

OR

• Hold an associate degree or have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution, with a grade of “C” or better in each course (final approval of accepted credits is determined by the Delaware Department of Education).

Important: Please do not apply unless you meet at least one of the minimum requirements listed above.

For information about the ParaPro Assessment, contact:

• Educational Testing Service (ETS): 1-800-772-9476 or visit ETS ParaPro

• Delaware State University: 302-857-6144

Note: Passing ParaPro scores must be on file with the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) prior to applying, unless you meet the alternative degree/credit requirement. Please use Reporting Code R7065 when requesting to have test scores sent to DDOE.

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following:  proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws.  Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers:  Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934.  Phone (302) 698-4800.