Special Education (Elementary) Paraprofessional (1:1) Position Available In Union, New Jersey

Special Education (Elementary) Paraprofessional (1:1) The Deron School of New Jersey

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4 Union, NJ Job Details Full-time | Contract $31,200 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications RBT Certification Working with people with developmental disabilities Substitute Teaching Certification Applied behavior analysis Special education Working with people with autism High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Associate’s degree Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description School Overview The Deron School of N.J., Inc., an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking upbeat, energetic para-professionals to join our team. With campuses in Union (ages 3-14) and Montclair (ages 13-21). The Deron School offers a positive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancements. We are currently looking for candidates in our Montclair Campus (ages 14

• 21). Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting assigned student by collecting and graphing data
• Running ABA programs
• Job coaching
• Implementing strategies to foster academic growth
• Facilitating functional communication skills
• Assisting in social skills development
• Collaborating with team, including lead teacher, related service providers, BCBA’s, social workers, and nurses
• Additional training will be provided specifically for working with assigned students
• ABA or RBT experience a plus
• NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certification is a plus Essential Job Functions
• Assists and guides students to reinforce academics, social emotional learning, personal hygiene skills, communication skills, etc.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, transitions, therapies and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above descriptions are illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EOE:

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Salary:

$31,200 Annually Union hours: 8:15-3:15

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Friday Education:

Associates Degree or 60 College Credits (Preferred)

Experience:

School:

1 year (Preferred)

School Work:

1 year (Preferred) Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Private school Special education school

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person