Paraprofessional (McKinney-Vento) ~ Caesar Rodney District Office - for the 2026-2027 School Year

The posting is for a full-time Paraprofessional to support Caesar Rodney School District liaisons for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Understand all federal and state guidelines as they pertain to the eligibility of children and provision of services for the McKinney-Vento (MV) Homeless Program.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, and outside agencies.

• Assist district MV Liaisons with case management, meeting schedules, and clerical tasks on an as-needed basis.

• Coordinate case management for families with students in multiple schools.

• Coordinate with district and school MV Liaisons to document and track highly mobile students experiencing homelessness.

• Work in schools with school MV Liaisons to review student progress and problem-solve challenges.

• Coordinate efforts between families, community agencies, and school staff to expedite school enrollment for students experiencing homelessness.

• Network with community agencies to provide appropriate referrals to agencies, organizations, housing, and health care.

• Assist school nurses and other school staff to ensure students experiencing homelessness have medical needs met, i.e., glasses, immunizations, dental care, and mental health supports.

• Meet with MV students/families to determine needs.

• Maintain an inventory of MV supplies.

• Accompany Visiting Teachers on home visits when needed.

• Assist families in crisis (newly experiencing homelessness or those in a new placement, such as motels and doubling up) with referrals for food, clothing, and shelter.

• Perform community outreach check-ins at hotels/ motels and connect with families to provide resources and services to overcome homelessness.

• Utilize crisis intervention skills, case management, and community resource knowledge to support the families in moving toward greater family stabilization.

• Inform parents/guardians of students experiencing homelessness of educational opportunities and services available under MV.

• Collect data and information on students experiencing homelessness (including attendance and academic progress) to assist the LEA in grant applications and project management.

• Work independently on projects and tasks as assigned.

• Communicate effectively using both oral and written expression.

• Organize and inventory the supply closet on a monthly basis.

• Run weekly reports to identify students with attendance issues and establish which students need referrals and attendance hearings.

• Complete the truancy filing packet and collect the information needed for filing.

• Prepare documentation needed for attendance hearings and home visits.

• Complete residency home visits.

• Coordinate with community agencies to distribute donations to students in need.

• Additional duties as assigned.

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

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

Option 1: 

• Hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent AND
• Meet testing requirements by either:
  • Earning a qualifying score of 459 on the ParaPro Assessment (1755) (available through August 31, 2026), or
  • Achieving scores of 332 on ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758) and 334 on ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)

Option 2:

• 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: Apply only if you meet at least one of the options listed above and are able to upload supporting documentation with your application.

For information about the ParaPro Assessment or ParaPathways contact:

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

Please ensure that Delaware Department of Education is designated as a score recipient during test registration using reporting code R7065.

SALARY:  In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience and degree. Benefits package included. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.