Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Union School District R-11; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Union School District R-11 is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a classified position. The role requires assisting with learning activities, monitoring student progress, and providing clerical support under certified staff guidance.

Candidates must submit transcripts or paraprofessional test results, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and Missouri teaching certification. The district outlines a structured salary schedule and emphasizes confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Requires valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or minimum 60 college credit hours and Missouri substitute teaching certificate; transcripts/test results required.
• Bachelor's degree and appropriate Missouri teaching certification preferred, not required.
• Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable as determined by the Board/Superintendent.
• Coaching experience is not required, but is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce material introduced by certified staff.
• Assists certified staff in devising strategies based on individual student needs and abilities.
• Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises tests and makeup work as assigned.
• Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as directed.
• Alerts staff to problems or information about individual students.
• Supervises students during lunch, play, and field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and follows safety practices.

Education

60 college hours

Paraprofessional certificate

Missouri substitute teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Criminal background clearance

Job description

*Paraprofessional applicants are required to have completed at minimum 60 college hours and/or passed the Paraprofessional test in order to apply. These transcripts or test results are required to be submitted with the application. The Frontline Video Course or less than 60 college hours route are not acceptable for this instructional paraprofessional position.*

According to Board Policy GDBA: The district will recognize up to ten years of similar, previous experience of an employee when placing that employee on the salary schedule. The highest step a classified staff employee may enter the district is at step 11 of the salary schedule.

Paraprofessional

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Missouri paraprofessional certificate and/or a minimum of 60 college credit hours and Missouri substitute teaching certificate required
2. Bachelor's degree and appropriate Missouri teaching certification preferred, not required
3. Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate
5. Coaching experience not required, but preferred

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To assist and support teachers and students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
2. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
3. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff.
4. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.
5. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
6. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
7. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
8. Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
9. Maintains safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school- related duties.
10. Performs other such duties / assignments as directed by the certified staff.
11. Effectively collects and maintains evidence of yearly professional development hours.
12. Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
13. Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law.
14. Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
15. Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
16. Commits to lifelong learning and growth.
17. Performs any and all other related duties as assigned building and district administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Board approved academic calendar + 2 days with applicable health and life insurance. Classified salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES:

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: May 5, 2017