Part -Time Paraprofessional: Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Position Summary

Each staff member shall make every effort, within the area of his/her professional expertise, to instruct students in their charge in accordance with the special education and general education curriculum and course of study adopted by the Board of Education.

Demonstrates interest and aptitude for working with youth, and evidence of good moral character. The position requires a minimum of High School Diploma/GED, with completion of the ETS Para Pro Assessment or a minimum of an Associate's Degree/60 college credits. Experience with students with Disabilities, Autism, or behavioral needs preferred as is a substitute certificate. The paraprofessional must successfully complete the district’s onboarding process and comply with all relevant district policies and regulations and state and federal laws.

The Paraprofessional has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar.

• Early Childhood Paraprofessional. This position will work within our early childhood program (PreK 3 and PreK
  4) within our Preschool Expansion Program. This position will include individuals working with preschool age children, and include responsibilities associated with arrival, departure, diapering (if needed), and other items related to early childhood education. This position will be part-time. The hours and schedules are to be determined based on building needs and programs. This position does not offer health benefits.
  
  This position participates in the State pension plan, PERS or DCRP depending on your Tier.

Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, the duties of the Paraprofessional will include:

• Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual students and assists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for the students.
• Corrects (grades) student work under the supervision of the teacher.
• Prepares materials for instruction as directed by the teacher and gathers materials/student work when a student is absent.
• Assists in administration of tests.
• Implements Discrete Trial programs and methodologies of ABA under the direction of the teacher, Child Study Team (CST), or Behaviorist.
• Works with individual students with special needs.
• Works with small groups of students as assigned.

• Assists students with organizational and study skills.
• Incorporates positive behavior support throughout all programming for the purpose of creating a consistent environment.
• Implements various behavioral management strategies and reinforcement schedules as developed by the teacher, Behaviorist, PIRS (Preschool Intervention Referral Services), PIC (Preschool Instruction Coach), and CST.
• Works with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists during treatment sessions.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social and functional life skills.
• Supports students in instructional and non-instructional settings i.e. outside school job sites.
• Communicates with the teacher in regards to student academics and behaviors.
• Implements de-escalation strategies and restraints for crisis management.
• Provides physical and verbal prompting.

• Attends building staff meetings and professional development meetings.
• Maintains an up-to-date record of pupil progress per IEP.
• Assists at rehearsals of pupil plays, field trips, emergency drills, and district-sponsored events during the school day.
• Operates audio-visual equipment at the direction of the teacher.
• Assists in supervision of all students during playground, gross motor, rest and lunch time duties.
• Assists in creating a welcoming…