Part Time Paraprofessional

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; Pitman (NJ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in classrooms under direct supervision of a certified teacher. The role supports reading, writing and mathematics instruction, with emphasis on individualized or small group work and supportive duties across multiple settings.

The position requires an associate or higher degree and completion of two years of college coursework. You will work about 29.5 hours weekly, participate in trainings, and help students with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Two years of study (60 college credits) required.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction/readiness.

Responsibilities

• 29.5 hours a week.
• Assist in instructional settings with students individually or in small groups.
• Prepare and use materials as directed by certified staff.
• Establish cooperative relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
• Follow policies of the Board of Education, admins, and state/federal regulations.
• Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical support to students as directed.
• Be prompt and punctual in completing assignments.
• Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings.
• Assist students with disabilities with personal needs including feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing.
• Help students with disabilities move between activities and may assist with lifting.
• Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with classroom management.
• Provide instructional support in the computer lab.
• Provide instructional support in the library/media center.

Education

Associate's degree (or higher degree)

Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)

Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Job description

• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree (or higher degree)
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Job Goal

A paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff person who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists in the classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher in the school in which he/she is assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

• 29.5 hours a week
• Assume a supportive role with students in an individualized or small group instructional setting, as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Use and prepare material and resources as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, Administrative Directors, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate to the position.
• Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Demonstrate competence in his/her work: prompt and punctual in the completion of assignments.
• Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings are required.
• Assist students with disabilities with their personal needs, which may include but not be limited to feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene skills.
• Assist students with disabilities to physically move from one activity to another, may require lifting ability.
• Assist students with disabilities physically on and off the bus.
• Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Assisting with classroom management.
• Providing instructional assistance in the computer lab.
• Providing instructional support in the library or media center.