Paraprofessionals – Part-Time

Paraprofessionals Part-Time (29.5 hours/week)

Reports To:

Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose:

To assist assigned special education student(s) in the classroom providing the appropriate support detailed in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Assist the classroom teacher with creating and maintaining 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 English
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to support one-on-one student or small groups 3-4 students
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise "good" judgment
• 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
• Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs

Qualifications-Desired:

• 1-2 years of experience working with special needs students
• Associate's Degree
• NJ Substitute Certification
• Computer literate

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s), classroom teacher, and student's parent/guardian
• Maintains the safety of the student by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning
• Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance
• Provides assistance with academics in all academic areas
• Accompanies student(s) to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art, and physical education
• 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
• Instructs individual and small groups of students using instruction objectives from lessons developed by the classroom teacher
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials-written and oral
• Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans
• Provides information as needed to special education teacher regarding a student's behavior in special areas
• Gains a working knowledge about the student(s) and provides assistance to special area teachers
• Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary
• Observes and intervenes to redirect disruptive and inappropriate behavior
• Directs and maintains student(s) on task

Working Conditions:

• School Building Classroom
• 10 Month Position 29.5 hours/week; 5 days per week Part-Time
• Salary Range of $22,346 (Step
  1) - $29,807 (Step
  8)
• Salary Step based on Public School Paraprofessional experience
• Medical and Dental Benefits do not apply to this position
• Part-time Paraprofessionals are given consideration for Full-Time vacancies as they become available via internal application

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school day
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school day
• Ability to restrain students when necessary
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessary
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address students
• Visual and auditory acuity

Direct Reports: N/A

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer