Classroom Aide (Temporary)

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POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:

Classroom Aide (Temporary) Closing Date for Application: October 29, 2026 Date of Employment: 2026-27 School Year

POLYTECH School District is seeking candidates who will assist in the Learning Resource Center:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide staff assistance in the Learning Resource Center once a week.
• Check returned books in and Check books out.
• Restock various media resources returned to the Learning Resource Center.
• Check the shelves daily and organize books in a neat and safe manner.
• Assist students in the LRC with activities and daily tasks, on an as needed basis.
• Assist with book inventory and processing new book shipments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Must provide documentation of the education credential required for the applicable permit.

Permit: Must be eligible to meet Delaware requirements for classroom aide permit in accordance with Delaware Professional Standards Board regulations (14 DE Admin. Code 1524).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience interacting with high school students and staff.
• Experience in a Library or Learning Resource Center.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to student success and a positive school climate.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to follow district policies, school procedures, health and safety protocols and supervisory directions.
• An understanding of confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• The ability to respond calmly and appropriately to routine challenges.
• Respect for student differences, individual needs, and inclusive learning environments.
• Perform effectively in environments with competing demands.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a temporary part-time position for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year.
• This position reports to the building principal and/or supervising assistant principal.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, Tuberculosis Test (PPD), and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
• Compensation is commensurate with the State of Delaware's published Daily and Hourly Compensation rates.
• Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory, and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Application Requirements:

External applicants must use the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.

Current POLYTECH employees must use the online internal application to submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.

All applicants must complete the online application and upload a letter of interest and resume or curriculum vitae.

Applicant will need to email Dr. LaTonya Pierce at latonya.pierce@polytech.k12.de.us to confirm application has been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.