Paraprofessional (Preschool Special Education)

Glen Ridge Board Of Education; Nevada; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Glen Ridge Board Of Education invites applications for a Paraprofessional (Preschool Special Education). The aide will assist the classroom teacher by supporting individual and small groups of students with disabilities to maximize learning opportunities.

The position requires a high school diploma, coursework in education, strong communication skills and adherence to safety and reporting policies. A criminal history check and residency status verification are required; substitutes certification

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; college course work in education or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Substitute teacher certification recommended.

Responsabilités

• Assist with physical needs and daily activities for students.
• Assist with individualized instruction and small-group work under supervision.
• Collect data to monitor student progress.
• Support implementation of behavior intervention plans as assigned.
• Assist with loading/unloading pupils from transportation as needed.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the special education teacher.
• Assist pupils with projects and curriculum tasks.
• Supervise children on field trips and playground.
• Encourage language development through conversation with students.
• Aide children using appliances and prosthetics as needed.
• Report suspected child abuse to the proper authorities.

Connaissances

Communication

Disability awareness

Classroom support

Documentation

Formation

High School Diploma

Education coursework

Description du poste

Paraprofessional (Preschool Special Education) JobID: 967

• Date Posted: 10/27/2026

Job Description

Paraprofessional TITLE:Special Education Aide

Qualifications

High School Diploma; college-level course work in education or related field. Minimum experience as determined by the board.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.

Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Substitute teacher certification recommended.

Reporting

REPORTS TO: Certified classroom teacher, Principal and Director of Student Services

Job Goal

To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil. This can include putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, mealtime support and using the lavatory (this may include diapering, toilet training and toileting).
• Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Collects data to be used by the child study team.
• Supports in the implementation of behavior intervention plans, as assigned.
• Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans.
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.
• Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.
• Assists in playground supervision.
• Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.
• Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
• Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and building Principal or his/her designee.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building Principal directly related to a good learning experience for special education pupils.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff.