Instructional Paraprofessional II

Njaseps; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

First Children Services is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers in a private NJ special education school serving PreK–12 students. The role involves helping implement educational and therapeutic programs in a safe, structured classroom.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 60 credits, a current Substitute Teacher Certificate, and strong communication skills. English proficiency is required and prior experience with special needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits with GPA 2.75 or higher.
• Current Substitute Teacher Certificate.
• Experience with children, especially with special needs, preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities under guidance of the Teacher.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as directed by the Teacher.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Support IEPs, behavior management strategies, and therapy plans.
• Provide direct care and supervision to students for safety and well-being.
• Facilitate student engagement in educational and therapeutic activities.
• Assist with attendance, inventory, and recording of grades.
• Collaborate with the educational team to monitor and document student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service and training as required.
• Intermittent classroom coverage and supervision of bus, lunch, and field trips.
• Other periodic assignments as requested by School Administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Substitute Teacher Certificate

Job description

Compensation Range: $24.00-$27.00/per hour

Reports to: School Principal

Position Summary:

The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the Teacher by performing essential duties in the classroom, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all students. This role involves active participation in the educational and therapeutic programs under the Teacher's guidance.

North Hudson Academy, a First Children School, is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped, and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Classroom Teacher assists in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Support the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), behavior management strategies, and therapy plans.
• Provide direct care and supervision to students, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Facilitate student engagement in educational and therapeutic activities.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher with administrative duties, i.e., attendance, material inventory, recording of grades
• Collaborate with the educational team to monitor and document student progress.
• Participate in all staff conferences, faculty meetings, in-service, professional development and training activities as required.
• Intermittent classroom coverage.
• Supervise student disciplinary interventions
• Assist school personnel in the supervision of out-of-classroom activities such as bus arrival and dismissal, lunch, and field trips.
• Other periodic assignments as requested by the School Administration.

Team:

This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree or satisfactory completion of 60 credits at an institution of higher education with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Current Substitute Teacher Certificate
• Previous experience working with children, especially those with special needs, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to the well-being of students.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are:

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO:

First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.