Classroom Support Specialist for Student Growth

Education Jobs NJ; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Saddle Brook School District. The position involves supporting classroom instruction under a certified teacher, assisting students with assignments, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role requires 60 college credits or a passing ParaPro Exam, with duties including one-on-one and small-group support, classroom supervision, and collaboration with staff to implement lesson plans.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or passing score on the ParaPro Exam required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities and instruction.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects.
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
• Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Assist students with mobility and access to materials
• Closely supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and enriched learning environment
• Monitor student activities and student behavior
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of behavior plans, when applicable
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Participate in daily activities, training sessions
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Participate in inservice training, conferences or formal classes related to assignment
• Show initiative when working with children
• Maintain cooperative, effective relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration

Education

60 college credits or passing score on the ParaPro Exam

Job description

Education Jobs NJ is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Saddle Brook School District. The position involves supporting classroom instruction under a certified teacher, assisting students with assignments, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role requires 60 college credits or a passing ParaPro Exam, with duties including one-on-one and small-group support, classroom supervision, and collaboration with staff to implement lesson plans.