1:1 Paraprofessional: Support Students with IEPs

PRIORITY CARES HOME SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Group Services NJ seeks paraprofessionals to support students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. This 1:1 role pairs you with a single student with an IEP, under a certified teacher, providing day-to-day support for classroom participation.

It is a school-year, part-time position with a fixed daily schedule. Employment is with Priority Group Services NJ, not the school district, and pays $21.00 per hour for up to 28 hours weekly through June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• 48 semester-hour college credits from a regionally accredited institution; 60 credits or an Associate's degree preferred.
• Currently enrolled students are eligible with 30 or more completed semester-hour credits.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Sufficient English proficiency to read and follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of the needs of children with disabilities and of appropriate special education classroom practice.
• Special education experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instructional support under a certified teacher's direction.
• Assist with classroom management and behavioral intervention plans, including collecting data.
• Support students' physical needs - dressing, toileting, diapering, mobility, and wheelchair transfers where required.
• Help students use assistive devices or prosthetics.
• Supervise students on the playground and assist with bus loading and unloading.
• Complete clerical tasks assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain accurate daily progress records and keep all student information confidential.
• Report any incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to school administration immediately.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Special education awareness

Collaboration with educators

Education

48 semester-hour credits

60 credits or an Associate's degree preferred

30+ credits while enrolled eligible

Job description

Priority Group Services NJ seeks paraprofessionals to support students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. This 1:1 role pairs you with a single student with an IEP, under a certified teacher, providing day-to-day support for classroom participation.

It is a school-year, part-time position with a fixed daily schedule. Employment is with Priority Group Services NJ, not the school district, and pays $21.00 per hour for up to 28 hours weekly through June 30, 2027.