Special Education Instructional Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Education Administration
Instructional Assistant For Special Education
Bloomfield Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Instructional Assistant for Special Education at Carmen Arace Intermediate School.
Reports to:
Director/Asst. Director Student Support Services/Building Principal Bargaining unit: BFEP Work year: 2025/26 School year
Essential Duties:
- Reinforce academic instruction, previously taught by the teacher, to students.
- Monitor student behavior and respond appropriately.
- Implement modifications and accommodations made to student's curriculum and learning environment.
- Assist classroom/supervising teacher in maintaining daily classroom routines and discipline.
- Participate in mandated professional development activities provided by SSS Department and/or Board of Education including but not limited to Mandated Reporter Training, Physical Management Training (PMT), and Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS).
- Perform non-instructional duties (e.g., lunch, recess, changing etc.) as directed.
- Provide physical support for physically and emotionally disabled students.
- Assist students in performing personal hygiene tasks.
- Implement prescriptive Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Take direction from Supervising Teacher and/or SET, BCBA and administrators.
- Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or
Experience:
Associate's degree, 60 college credits or have passed the Para Pro Exam.
Other
Skills and Abilities:
Exhibit understanding, patience, and a positive attitude with children. Ability to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors. Communicate clearly and courteously, both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- * Regularly required to move from location to another location. Ability to run, walk, sit, stand, and remain alert on a daily basis.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
EOE EOE
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