Education Support Specialist – Paraprofessional (In-Person)

Bancroft; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancroft in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is hiring paraprofessionals to support teachers in planning and delivering classroom instruction for students with diverse educational needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates who have direct support experience and/or a bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time, in-person position in Education Services at Bancroft.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of direct support experience, preferably within an educational or classroom-based setting; and/or
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to Teacher in planning classroom curriculum and implements plans to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the assigned student.
• Assists Teacher for assessment of an assigned student’s abilities and capabilities; aids in development and implementation of lesson plans and activities that are individual-specific and address IEP goals.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to maximum academic and social learning by maintaining order and guiding each student to socially appropriate behavior.
• Assists in proper utilization of classroom equipment and materials; makes recommendations regarding purchases of supplies and curriculum materials.
• Observes and tracks student behavior, gathers behavioral data, and creates illustrations for review to identify and monitor progress.
• Provides ongoing assistance in managing individual behavior to maintain a safe classroom; reports hazards to the Teacher.

Skills

Direct support experience

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Bancroft in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is hiring paraprofessionals to support teachers in planning and delivering classroom instruction for students with diverse educational needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates who have direct support experience and/or a bachelor’s degree. This is a full-time, in-person position in Education Services at Bancroft.