Paraprofessional II - Preschool

Special Services; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Township School District Special Services in Gloucester Township, New Jersey seeks a Paraprofessional II - Preschool to assist the teacher and supervise students in instructional activities. This full-time position (10 months) follows the GTSPA contract, with duties including small-group and one-on-one support, classroom prep, behavior reinforcement, and basic office tasks.

Salary is $18,700 per year, with opportunities to contribute to a supportive learning environment and

Qualifications

• Passing score on the Para Pro Assessment or 48 college credits.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform simple math.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position; disqualifying conditions apply.
• Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
• Good vision, with or without glasses.
• Ability to follow written or oral directions.
• Ability to work with all types of students under varied conditions.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Endeavors to obtain background in related fields of education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student(s) and assist the teacher when necessary.
• Keep student(s) on task for the programs taught by the teacher.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with the teacher's plan.
• Review/reinforce skills in the classroom (small groups, one-on-one instruction).
• Assist student(s) in the classroom (i.e. hand over hand for handwriting).
• Assist student(s) with feeding, if necessary.
• Assist student(s) with toileting/dressing, if needed.
• Listen and read to students.
• After each activity, assist with clean-up process so that the next activity can be started effectively and quickly.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• General office duties (i.e. duplicating, sorting, distributing, filing).
• Assist with playground supervision, bus loading/unloading, monitor the lunchroom, or other duties assigned by the Principal.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading ability

Writing ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

Paraprofessional assessment (ParaPro)

Job description

Paraprofessional II - Preschool

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Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL II - Instructional Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passing score on the Para Pro Assessment or 48 college credits.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform simple math.
• Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position. Any physical disability which would cause the candidate to be a hazard to themselves or to others is considered disqualifying.
• Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
• Good vision, with or without glasses.
• Ability to follow written or oral directions.
• Ability to work with all types of students under varied conditions.
• Previous experience working with children in various activity circumstances, preferred.
• Endeavors to obtain background in related fields of education.

REPORTS TO

Principal

Instructional Supervisor-Department of Curriculum

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise student(s) and assist the teacher when necessary.
• Keep student(s) on task for the programs taught by the teacher.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with the teacher's plan.
• Review/reinforce skills in the classroom (small groups, one-on-one instruction).
• Assist student(s) in the classroom (i.e. hand over hand for handwriting).
• Assist student(s) with feeding, if necessary.
• Assist student(s) with toileting/dressing, if needed.
• Listen and read to students.
• After each activity, assist with clean-up process so that the next activity can be started effectively and quickly.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• General office duties (i.e. duplicating, sorting, distributing, filing).
• Assist with playground supervision, bus loading/unloading, monitor the lunchroom, or other duties assigned by the Principal.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with GTSPA contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months

VACATION

There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION

To be evaluated semi-annually in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

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