School Aide/Personal Aide

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers, monitor students, and assist with small group work in a school setting. The role involves preparing materials, helping with assignments, and ensuring a conducive learning environment for diverse learners.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable working with students who have special needs. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential in this role, with standard hours and occasional

Qualifications

• The applicant must hold at least a high school diploma.
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Taking attendance and supervising students when lead teacher is occupied.
• Working with small groups on specialized skill sets or projects.
• Providing extra assistance for students struggling with material.
• Printing materials and preparing classroom supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Disability awareness

Patience with disabilities

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

School aides take direction from their lead teacher and may have a wide range of responsibilities. An instructional aide job description might include:

• Taking attendance.
• Supervising students when the lead teachers is otherwise occupied.
• Working with small groups on specialized skill sets or projects.
• Providing extra assistance for those struggling with material.
• Providing advanced learning options for students who want to challenge themselves.
• Supervising workstations or activity centers.
• Assisting in preparing homework assignments and tests.
• Grading materials and entering them into online grade books.
• Walking young students to different specialty classes and supervising bus duty or parent drop-off and pick-up.
• Printing materials, preparing teaching materials and classroom supplies.

An instructional assistant job description may also include helping with organization and classroom management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructional school aides' duties may include the following:

• Working at a slower or at an accelerated pace with the student.
• Providing support, such as reading questions or demonstrating examples.
• Ensuring the special needs student is comfortable and accepted among his peers.
• Assisting with physical disabilities that might impair educational progress.
• Protecting against outbursts or behavioral issues that may arise if a special education student is over stimulated, frustrated, or otherwise needs a break from the classroom.

Functions as an ambassador for The Fedcap Group.

Contributes to organization success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

NOTE: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Job qualifications are stated in the Essential Functions of the job description. An employee must be able to accomplish the Essential Functions to be competent in the job. Other special requirements are noted below.

Required Education and Job Experience

• The applicant must hold at least a high school diploma.
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and other related software.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively with others on a team.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical practice.
• Analyze, make decisions, and resolve situations/problems effectively within the scope of responsibilities.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Be patient and sensitive to individuals with disabilities.

Other

Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision and goals of The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures.

Work Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment but may be required to perform job duties outside of the office setting.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Normal business hours: At times, must be willing to work beyond normal business hours as needed by operational needs and event schedules.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.