Full Time Paraprofessionals

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; Pitman (NJ); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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State Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Coverage

Pension

Descrizione del lavoro

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in instructional settings. The role involves assisting in reading, writing and mathematics instruction, both individually and in small groups, under the supervision of certified staff.

The ideal candidate will hold at least an Associate's degree (or higher) and have completed the ETS Parapro Assessment. The position reports to school leadership and operates within the Lakewood Education Association

Competenze

• Passing ETS Parapro Assessment Score.
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher.
• Completion of two years of study (60 college credits).
• Ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics instruction/readiness.

Mansioni

• Assume a supportive role with students in individualized or small group settings as directed by certified staff.
• Use and prepare instructional materials as directed.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
• Follow Board of Education, administrative, and state/federal policies.
• Provide physical, intellectual, emotional, and social support to students as directed.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in completing assignments.
• Attend workshops and staff meetings as required.
• Assist students with disabilities with personal needs and mobility.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading and classroom management.
• Provide instructional support in computer labs, libraries or media centers.

Conoscenze

Passing ETS Parapro Assessment Score

Communication with parents and peers

Formazione

Associate's degree

60 College Credit Minimum

Descrizione del lavoro

• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Paraprofessional

Qualifications

• Passing ETS Parapro Assessment Score
• An Associate's degree (or higher degree)
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Reports To

Principal, Classroom Teacher, Specialist (Mathematics/Reading) or Department Director/Supervisor.

Job Goal

A paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff person who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists in the classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher in the school in which he/she is assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assume a supportive role with students in an individualized or small group instructional setting, as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Use and prepare material and resources as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, Administrative Directors, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate to the position.
• Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Demonstrate competence in his/her work: prompt and punctual in the completion of assignments.
• Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings are required.
• Assist students with disabilities with their personal needs, which may include but not be limited to feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene skills.
• Assist students with disabilities to physically move from one activity to another, may require lifting ability.
• Assist students with disabilities physically on and off the bus.
• Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Assisting with classroom management.
• Providing instructional assistance in the computer lab.
• Providing instructional support in the library or media center.

Terms of Employment

Ten (10) months. Salary according to Lakewood Education Association contract. State Health Benefits. Vision and Dental Coverage at no payroll deduction. Pension