Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) - Part Time

Ridgefield Park School District; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,392 - 32,257; Full time

Job summary

The Ridgefield Park School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers and provide assistance to disabled students. The role involves offering physical help and emotional support while working with individual students and small groups.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and ability to meet special education requirements. Salary for this position is $29,325 per year and candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students with needs.
• Required criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with disabled students.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Help students gain benefit from special education programs.

Skills

Ability to assist with instructional activities

Effective communication

Knowledge of special education practices

Education

High School Diploma; college coursework in education or related field

Residency in New Jersey or approved waiver

Job description

The Ridgefield Park School District is located in southeastern Bergen County. The district consists of four schools, grades Pre-K through 12, and provides high quality instruction to over 2,000 students. The district prides itself on the diversity of its student body and is committed to fostering a culturally responsive staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Teacher Assistant

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
4. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
5. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

*In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate's degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Salary: $29,325 /yr

Reports To: Classroom teacher, Principal, or Coordinator of Student Personnel Services

Job Goal: To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.