2025-2026 Paraprofessional - Virtual Therapy Support - Full Time

JobID: 33048

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Instructional

Date Posted:

8/27/2025

Location:

Capital Administrative Office

Date Available:

as soon as possible

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

Capital School District

Description: Paraprofessional - Virtual Therapy Support

Terms of Employment: 10 month position (temporary if hired after contractual start of the school year)

Reports To: Principal

Salary: Current Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

Delaware Paraprofessional Certification using one of the three options:

• High School Diploma and passing Paraprofessional Assessment
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher learning and accumulating at least 60 credits
• Obtain an Associates Degree or higher

Position Overview

The Paraprofessional – Virtual Therapy Support will assist students in accessing and participating in virtual therapy sessions.. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that students remain engaged, technology functions properly, and therapy goals can be addressed in alignment with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate student participation in virtual therapy sessions by setting up and monitoring technology (laptop, tablet, headset, camera, etc.).
• Provide supervision and support to students during therapy sessions to maintain focus, engagement, and safe behaviors.
• Assist with preparation of therapy materials (printing, organizing, or gathering items) as directed by the therapist.
• Record attendance and session participation, reporting progress or concerns to the therapist and supervising teacher.
• Support communication between therapists and teachers, regarding scheduling or student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and adhere to all district and legal guidelines (FERPA, IDEA).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising administrator or therapist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred.
• Experience working with children in educational or therapeutic settings preferred
• Basic technology skills, including comfort with video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructional or therapeutic support activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Patience, flexibility, and commitment to supporting student success.

Work Environment

• Based in school buildings with responsibilities in classrooms, therapy spaces, or other designated areas.
• Frequent use of technology to facilitate virtual therapy sessions.
• May require occasional lifting or physical assistance depending on student needs.
• Depending on location assignment, travel between sites may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Protection Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of Paycheck

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE Phone