Part-Time Learning Support Aide

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; Piscataway (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Sick/Personal/Bereavement Days

Job summary

Carteret Collaborative in Carteret, NJ seeks a part-time Instructional Aide for a ten-month term, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with an unpaid lunch break. The aide will support classroom teachers, assist with instructional activities, and help maintain a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

You will participate in trainings and collaborate with staff to implement student IEPs, while supervising students during activities and transit. Training and compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Submit to and pass a criminal background check
• Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas
• Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• Good communication skills; verbal, written and listening in order to properly follow procedures as per student IEPs
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• To assist in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and provides constructive learning experiences.
• To establish oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
• To demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• To maintain ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration.
• Data Collection as determined by student IEP's.
• To assist the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non‑teaching duties including but not limited to; assisting students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks, assisting students in bus transportation, management and supervision of students, clerical work and maintaining an environment which is conducive to learning.
• To attend trainings, meetings and special programs as required.
• To adhere to all published school policies and regulations, including those which pertain to employees' attendance, work invoices, confidentiality of information, supervision of students and safety.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carteret Collaborative in Carteret, NJ seeks a part-time Instructional Aide for a ten-month term, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with an unpaid lunch break. The aide will support classroom teachers, assist with instructional activities, and help maintain a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

You will participate in trainings and collaborate with staff to implement student IEPs, while supervising students during activities and transit. Training and compliance are emphasized.