Special Education Support Aide - Full-Time

Egg Harbor Township Schools; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Schools is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs in the classroom, providing academic, behavioral, and personal support in alignment with IEPs.

Responsibilities include data collection, supervision, and collaboration with teachers and CST staff. This role requires strong English skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a dynamic school environment. 10-month term with benefits as per the EHTEA contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work well with school age students.
• Ability to read and write and speak English clearly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both students and staff.
• Ability to use a computer for required district functions and communication.
• Ability to be cooperative and follow directions of classroom teacher.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to support individual students and/or small groups of students.
• Ability to recognize and provide support for the needs of diverse students.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Ability to practice situational awareness.
• Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs.
• Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review.
• Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination.
• Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s), classroom teacher, and other classroom staff.
• Maintains a working knowledge of student(s) by reviewing student IEPs and staying current with student interests, strengths, and weaknesses through collaboration with teacher and/or CST case manager.
• Maintains the safety of the student(s) by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning.
• Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance as designed by the teacher.
• Accompanies and transitions student(s) to appropriate areas outside of the classroom, including, but not limited to, cafeteria, lavatories, and additional educational settings and communicates information regarding student's successes and challenges.
• Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher.
• Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and collects data on individual student behavior plans.
• Assists students of varying ages, when necessary, with personal and hygienic care, including diaper changing, toileting and/or feeding.
• Participate in district scheduled professional development, including online trainings.
• Support and supervise student(s) during arrival and dismissalAll other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

Skills

English literacy

Classroom support

Data collection

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

NJ Substitute Certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Egg Harbor Township Schools is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs in the classroom, providing academic, behavioral, and personal support in alignment with IEPs.

Responsibilities include data collection, supervision, and collaboration with teachers and CST staff. This role requires strong English skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a dynamic school environment. 10-month term with benefits as per the EHTEA contract.