Per Diem School Aide — Student Support & Therapy

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the Per Diem Personal Aide position at various school locations. You will provide instructional, behavioral or daily living support under the direct supervision of a teacher to reinforce learning.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with children; this is a per diem, on‑demand role for which funding and board approval are pending.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral or daily living support under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction.
• Assist with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher within the school environment and on field trips.
• Assist with the preparation of all materials as indicated in the IEP.
• Operate and/or assist in the use of student mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, braces, canes, etc.
• Assist student(s) with basic needs such as feeding and personal hygiene not limited to toileting.
• Maintain and provide daily/weekly activity logs for your assigned student(s) to teacher.
• Inform teacher of student(s) actions communicated to appropriate staff such as teachers and administrators.
• Implement and maintain student(s) specific behavior, medical, emergency, or crisis plans.
• Assist in the maintenance of classroom discipline in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Adapt to the student's mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes, (e.g. iPad, Proloquo, augmentative device, etc.).
• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other support staff, as needed.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic.
• Participate in appropriate in‑services and attend required meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of student(s) records and information.

Skills

English communication

Follow instructions

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the Per Diem Personal Aide position at various school locations. You will provide instructional, behavioral or daily living support under the direct supervision of a teacher to reinforce learning.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with children; this is a per diem, on‑demand role for which funding and board approval are pending.