SOS Personnel

Adult Support Paraprofessional

Location

Wilmington, DE 19807

Type

Full Time

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.
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.

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