Paraprofessional - Instructional - High School

Instructional Paraprofessional - High School

Position Type: Instructional Paraprofessional - High School

Location: Sussex Academy Secondary Campus

Date Available: August 2026

Position Title: Instructional Paraprofessional - High School

Reports To: High School Dean

Term of Employment: 10 Months/Year

Benefit Type: Benefited - Regular Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with Sussex Academy Instructional Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (Based on verified full-time experience and certification/permit)

About Sussex Academy: Sussex Academy is a public K-12 charter school in Sussex County, Delaware, serving approximately 1,200 students across elementary and secondary campuses. Our mission to create a supportive school environment with accelerated learning opportunities that prepare students to Explore, Experience, and Excel.

Qualifications Required

In order to meet the Instructional Paraprofessional job qualifications, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Associate Degree or higher
• Completion of 50 credit hours with a 'C' or better passing test score on the ParaPro or Para Pathways Assessment & official high school transcript or FED equivalency

Preferred: Associate's degree or higher. Previous experience working with high school students. Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, or social-emotional needs. Familiarity with instructional technology and student information systems. Experience in a school or educational setting.

Position Statement

Provides instruction and student support services that promote academic success, independence, and college, career, and life readiness within the high school learning environment.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the High School Dean, the High School Paraprofessional delivers instructional and student support services that promote student learning, positive classroom experiences, and student success within Sussex Academy's high school program. The High School Paraprofessional delivers individualized and small-group support by working collaboratively with classroom teachers and school staff to reinforce instruction, strengthen student engagement, promote positive behavior, and foster student independence, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility. The High School Paraprofessional serves as a flexible member of the instructional team by providing support in classrooms and schoolwide settings, adapting to the evolving needs of students, teachers, and the organization, and fulfilling other assigned responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to:

• Reinforce instruction and support student learning in multiple instructional settings.
• Build positive relationships with students and members of the school community.
• Support effective classroom management and positive student behavior.
• Foster student independence, self-advocacy, organization, and responsibility.
• Adapt to changing instructional assignments and organizational needs.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative school culture.

Position Responsibilities

Instructional Support:

• Deliver instructional support that reinforces classroom learning and promotes student success.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce standards-aligned instruction and learning objectives.
• Provide instructional support to individual students, small groups, and classrooms based on instructional and organizational needs.
• Reinforce academic skills through guided practice, intervention activities, accommodations, and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources that support effective teaching and learning.
• Encourage student engagement, organization, self-advocacy, and ownership of learning.

Student Development Support:

• Support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of high school students.
• Build positive relationships that foster student confidence, responsibility, and success.
• Support classroom expectations and schoolwide behavior systems aligned with Sussex Academy's mission, vision, and core values.
• Promote positive student interactions, leadership, ethical decision-making, and responsible citizenship.
• Assist in meeting the individual learning and developmental needs of students.
• Encourage students to develop executive functioning skills, independence, self-management, and readiness for postsecondary success.

Classroom Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with instructional staff to strengthen student learning and classroom effectiveness.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, counselors, interventionists, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate effectively regarding student progress and instructional needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities, faculty meetings, and professional development as appropriate.
• Support classroom organization and instructional planning through collaborative teamwork.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple classrooms, instructional settings, and school programs.

Professional Responsibilities and School Operations:

• Contribute to the safe, organized, and effective operation of Sussex Academy through professional practice and active participation in schoolwide responsibilities.
• Support classroom instruction by reinforcing lessons, preparing instructional materials, and assisting with student learning activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, transitions, extracurricular activities, field experiences, and other assigned duties.
• Provide instructional support in classrooms, intervention settings, testing environments, or other learning settings as assigned.
• Utilize instructional technology and student information systems to support classroom operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as assigned.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning, and school initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting classrooms, grade levels, and school programs based on organizational needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the High School Dean or school administration.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with students and families regarding progress and next steps.
• Partner with staff and families to support student academic and social-emotional growth.

Professional Expectations

Every Sussex Academy employee is expected to model the mission, vision, and core values of the organization. In addition, the High School Paraprofessional is expected to:

• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to student success.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
• Promote student independence, responsibility, leadership, and college, career, and life readiness.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom teachers and members of the instructional team.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Pursue continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
• Represent Sussex Academy with professionalism and integrity at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The High School Paraprofessional is expected to work in classroom and school environments; supervise students indoors and outdoors throughout the school day; assist students with instructional activities and classroom routines; communicate frequently with students, families, and employees; utilize instructional technology and standard office equipment; occasionally lift or move instructional materials weighing up to 25 pounds; and participate in school events, meetings, and professional learning activities as required.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of a person in this position.

Sussex Academy Charter School Human Resources Office 21150 Airport Road Georgetown, DE 19947 PH:

Application Process: All qualified and interested persons are invited to complete the online application. Only completed application packets will be considered. The following items must be included: Resume Letters of recommendations Transcripts, license, permit and certification as applicable

Disclaimer: Sussex Academy reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements. Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level. Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information,