Paraprofessional 32 FT LS
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Paraprofessional 32 FT LS

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Location: Atco,NJ, USA

Date: 2025-02-28T06:35:41Z

Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationLower School - Atco, NJPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryEducationDescriptionThe general function of the department:To service children with special needs during the regular ten month school year, and during the extended school year in July & August.The primary purpose of this position:The paraprofessional is a non-certified staff member who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists the classroom teacher under the guidance of a teacher and the building principal. Sometimes paraprofessionals serve as teacher assistants, one-to-one aides (assigned to individual students), or they perform school-related clerical duties.The paraprofessional provides appropriate and consistent service to students, helping to implement educational activities, as well as offering emotional, social, and behavioral development.Specific duties and responsibilities:
  • Assists teacher in monitoring of students academic work and behavioral performance
  • Contributes input during parent conferences
  • Performs classroom and school-related clerical duties as needed
  • Maintains accurate records; attendance, behavior modification points, lunch counts
  • Cleans and decorates classroom; designs monthly bulletin boards
  • Assists students during arrival and dismissal from school
  • Supervises students while moving throughout the building, around campus and during assigned school activities
  • Attends all staff meetings, in-services and orientations
  • Attends annual Handle with Care and Crisis Prevention Institute trainings
  • Responsible for all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the teacher or principal
  • Develops an annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) approved by the principal
  • Earns annual certification in CPR/AED
QualificationsMinimum educational requirements:
  • high school diploma or GED required
  • associates degree -Preferred
  • other 60 college credits - Preferred
Minimum experience required:
  • zero
Other knowledge, skills, and certifications required:Prior experience in a child-centered environment preferredThe number of employees supervised by this position:NoneThe usual internal and external contacts:
  • Internal - all Education Division staff, administrative staff, students
  • External - parents, other human service agencies
The time spent on physical demands, sensory efforts, and other skills while performing the job functions:Key:C = Constant (76 -100%) F = Frequent (51-76%)O = Occasional (26-50%) S = Seldom (1-25%)N = Never (0%) E = Regardless of frequency, this activity is indispensable.M = This activity is useful and helpful but not absolutely essentialPhysical Demands:CFOSNEMComments:SittingXStandingXBendingXWalkingXKneelingXPushing / PullingXReachingXLifting or CarryingX10 lbs or lessX11 to 25 lbs.X26 to 50 lbs.X51 to 75 lbs.X76 to 100 lbs.XOver 100 lbs.XMoving ConsumersXSensory Effort:CFOSNEMComments:VisualXHearingXSpeakingXOtherOther Skills:CFOSNEMComments:ReadingXWritingXMathXThe percent of travel involved with the position:NoneMachines or equipment used:( ) typewriter (*) telephone(*) computer (*) photocopier(* ) fax (* ) other Augmentative Communication DevicesThe working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are:School EnvironmentAny safety conditions or hazards associated with this position:Risk of injury due to the possibility of behavioral outbursts from children. Physical intervention of children may be necessaryAdditional comments:All staff will be trained annually in Handle with Care Primary Restraint Technique (PRT), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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