Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessionals (Full-time and Part-time)

To assist special education or preschool student(s) in the classroom providing the appropriate support, including behavior, academics, and daily living skills, as detailed in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) (if special education). Assist with data collection and student supervision to create and maintain a learning environment conducive to the student's learning needs.

Qualifications
- Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with school age students
• Ability to read and write and speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively with both students and staff
• Ability to use a computer for required district functions and communication
• Ability to be cooperative and follow directions of classroom teacher
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to support individual students and/or small groups of students
• Ability to recognize and provide support for the needs of diverse students
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs
• Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review
• Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination
• Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form

Qualifications-Desired:

• 1-2 years of experience working with moderate to severe special needs students
• Associate's Degree
• NJ Substitute Certification

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s), classroom teacher, and other classroom staff
• Maintains a working knowledge of student(s) by reviewing student IEPs and staying current with student interests, strengths, and weaknesses through collaboration with teacher and/or CST case manager
• Maintains the safety of the student(s) by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning
• Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance as designed by the teacher
• Accompanies and transitions student(s) to appropriate areas outside of the classroom, including, but not limited to, cafeteria, lavatories, and additional educational settings and communicates information regarding student's successes and challenges
• Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher
• Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and collects data on individual student behavior plans
• Assists students of varying ages, when necessary, with personal and hygienic care, including diaper changing, toileting and/or feeding
• Participate in district scheduled professional development, including online trainings
• Support and supervise student(s) during arrival and dismissal
• All other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

Working Conditions:

• 10 Month Position
• Full Time Salary Range of $26,512 - $35,364 as per EHTEA contract
• Part Time (29.5 hrs/week) Salary Range of $23,346 - $29,807 as per EHTEA contract
• Health Benefits apply to full-time but not part-time
• School Building Classroom Outdoor environments, including bus/car line, playgrounds, and fields

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to interact with students
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to transition independently from seated to standing positions
• Ability to manipulate classroom materials and student adaptive devices
• Ability to perform to Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) protocols
• Ability to ensure student safety, both indoors and outdoors, and intervene during escalating situations