Bilingual Paraprofessional – Multilingual Learner Support

PRIORITY CARES HOME SERVICES; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Group Services NJ is hiring bilingual paraprofessionals to support multilingual learners across the South Orange-Maplewood School District. You will work alongside certified teachers to help students who are building English proficiency access grade-level instruction, and will serve as a translator between students, families, and school staff where needed.

This is a school-year position with consistent hours and a set daily schedule.

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+ 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 needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support under a certified teacher.
• Serve as a translator for students, families, and school staff.
• Assist with classroom management and data collection.
• Support students' physical needs and mobility as required.
• Supervise students on playground and assist with bus loading/unloading.
• Complete clerical tasks as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain accurate daily progress records and confidentiality of student information.
• Report harassment, intimidation, or bullying to administration.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Strong communication

Translator/interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

48 semester-hour credits

Associate's degree preferred

Currently enrolled students eligible with 30+ credits

Job description

Priority Group Services NJ is hiring bilingual paraprofessionals to support multilingual learners across the South Orange-Maplewood School District. You will work alongside certified teachers to help students who are building English proficiency access grade-level instruction, and will serve as a translator between students, families, and school staff where needed.

This is a school-year position with consistent hours and a set daily schedule.