Elementary Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Glen-Ridge-School-District

Glen Ridge (NJ)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 30,307

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Glen-Ridge-School-District is seeking an Elementary Part Time Paraprofessional to support instructional staff and students in the classroom. Under supervision, you will assist with reading, language arts, math and computer instruction, reinforcing lessons and helping implement programs.

You may supervise lunch, recess, field trips and non-instructional activities, maintain records of student progress, and collaborate with teachers and families to support inclusive learning for students with

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with students with special needs desirable.
Successful completion of coursework or examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Responsibilities

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.