Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Greenwich Township School District; Gibbstown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Township Board of Education in New Jersey is seeking a Classroom Aide – Special Education to support the classroom teacher and assist individual and small groups of disabled students. Responsibilities include helping with physical needs, instructional reinforcement, transportation loading/unloading, and clerical duties.

The role emphasizes aiding students with diverse needs, language development, and ensuring safety and supportive learning experiences under the supervision of the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Assists in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil, including putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room and using the lavatory.
• Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans.
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.
• Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, curriculum tasks.
• Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.
• Assists in playground supervision.
• Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.
• Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building principal directly related to a good learning experience for special education pupils.

Education

High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field

Job description

Greenwich Township Board of Education in New Jersey is seeking a Classroom Aide – Special Education to support the classroom teacher and assist individual and small groups of disabled students. Responsibilities include helping with physical needs, instructional reinforcement, transportation loading/unloading, and clerical duties.

The role emphasizes aiding students with diverse needs, language development, and ensuring safety and supportive learning experiences under the supervision of the