Paraprofessionals - Part-Time (29.5 hours/week)

Egg Harbor Township Schools; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is seeking part-time paraprofessionals to assist students with IEP-based instructional support in the classroom. The role partners with teachers to create a conducive learning environment and provides one-on-one or small-group assistance.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, ability to read/write English, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Applicants must pass the NJ Criminal History Review and post-offer physical.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to support one-on-one or small group instruction (3-4 students).
• Ability to follow directions and organize multiple tasks.
• Must pass the NJ Criminal History Review and post-offer physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Maintains a safe, organized learning environment.
• Provides instructional assistance and supports academics in all areas.
• Accompanies students to events and other classrooms (music, art, PE).
• Reinforces skills and concepts taught by teachers.
• Sets up and maintains classroom equipment and learning centers.
• Instructs individuals or small groups using classroom objectives.
• Implements behavior management strategies and documents student behavior.
• Collaborates with special education staff regarding student needs.
• Assists with personal/hygienic care as needed.
• Observes and redirects disruptive behavior and keeps students on task.

Skills

Reading English

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cooperative/service-oriented

Ability to handle interruptions

Good judgment

Criminal history check pass

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

NJ Substitute Certification

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Job Title: Paraprofessionals - Part-Time (29.5 hours/week)

Reports To

Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose

To assist assigned special education student(s) in the classroom providing the appropriate support detailed in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Assist the classroom teacher with creating and maintaining a learning environment conducive to the student's learning needs.

Qualifications (Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with school age students
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to speak English clearly and accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to support one-on-one student or small groups 3-4 students
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise "good" judgment
• Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review
• Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination
• Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form
• Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs

Qualifications (Desired)

• 1-2 years of experience working with special needs students
• Associate's Degree
• NJ Substitute Certification
• Computer literate

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s), classroom teacher, and student's parent/guardian
• Maintains the safety of the student by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning
• Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance
• Provides assistance with academics in all academic areas
• Accompanies student(s) to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art, and physical education
• Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher
• Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Instructs individual and small groups of students using instruction objectives from lessons developed by the classroom teacher
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials-written and oral
• Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans
• Provides information as needed to special education teacher regarding a student's behavior in special areas
• Gains a working knowledge about the student(s) and provides assistance to special area teachers
• Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary
• Observes and intervenes to redirect disruptive and inappropriate behavior
• Directs and maintains student(s) on task

Working Conditions

• School Building
• Classroom
• 10 Month Position
• 29.5 hours/week; 5 days per week
• Part-Time Salary Range of $22,346 (Step 1) - $29,807 (Step 8)
• Salary Step based on Public School Paraprofessional experience
• Medical and Dental Benefits do not apply to this position
• Part-time Paraprofessionals are given consideration for Full-Time vacancies as they become available via internal application

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school day
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school day
• Ability to restrain students when necessary
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessary
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address students
• Visual and auditory acuity

Direct Reports

N/A

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer