Instructional Paraprofessional Level 1
$40,500–$46,000 year
On-siteParamus, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Assist with student arrival and dismissal, reinforce instructional and treatment programs, and manage assigned learners throughout the school day. Monitor learner safety in classrooms, playgrounds, and during field trips, while collecting, summarizing, and reporting data to evaluate progress. Contribute to program development, respond to emergencies per policy, and attend staff meetings and training sessions. Maintain classroom and facility grounds by reporting issues to administrators. Proficient with educational technology and able to work with diverse individuals. Full-time 35.5-hour week, Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree (or equivalent credits)
- Valid full and current driver's license
- Sitting, walking, standing, occasional running, lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination when guiding students, ability to supervise play and exercise routines, vision and hearing and receptive and expressive language abilities as suited to instructional and behavioral needs of one's students
- Compliance with Federal, State and NJDOE Personnel Code requirements, including but not limited to Mantoux TB test, Criminal History, Motor Vehicle Review, Citizenship Status
- Proficient with educational technology (e.g. tablets, computers)
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and needs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Experience working with learners with disabilities (preferred)
- Experience working with children (preferred)
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