Elementary Paraprofessional — Student & Classroom Support

Moorestown Township Public Schools; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorestown Township Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Moorestown Upper Elementary School (grades 4-6). The role supports certified staff to foster positive learning environments and assist in students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, small group work, behavior monitoring, clerical duties, and supervision during meals and field trips. Requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or above.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children and adults.
• Ability to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow directions.
• Understanding of child growth and development as applied to the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge and ability to use technology and related software.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assist the classroom teacher in the use of all print and electronic materials for instruction.
• Provides academic assistance to students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide prompting, cueing, and redirecting student participation to the tasks assigned.
• Helps students who are absent or who need additional assistance with work assignments.
• Works with individual children or small groups in re-teaching, reinforcing and reviewing after the teacher(s) has (have) provided the initial instruction.
• Supports the teacher(s) disciplinary strategies and monitors the classroom if the teacher leaves for brief periods.
• Provides direct assistance to classroom teachers in maintaining a neat, orderly classroom and assisting in programs such as health/physical education and related arts.
• Adapt to classroom activities and assignments to serve the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Arranges and supervises indoor and outdoor activities.
• Attends meetings and training programs as required by the Principal.
• Observe students for changes in behavior or physical health and report observations to the teacher.
• Performs clerical duties including taking attendance, typing, copying and keeping records of non-confidential data.
• Assists in activities of self-care for students.
• Monitors behavior of students in the lunchroom.
• Ensure all activities conform to building and district guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality specific to students and families
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch and/or field trips as assigned.
• Willingness to support students with behavior plan that may include such actions as biting, hitting, punching.
• Prepares bulletin boards.
• Must be physically able to bend and lift to assist students with toileting, feeding and ambulating skills as needed.
• May assist in maintaining decorum in the cafeteria, playground, study halls, gym, and locker rooms.
• Supervises children to and from the buses as required.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

Child interaction

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technology use

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Frontline

Genesis

Job description

Moorestown Township Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for Moorestown Upper Elementary School (grades 4-6). The role supports certified staff to foster positive learning environments and assist in students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, small group work, behavior monitoring, clerical duties, and supervision during meals and field trips. Requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills.