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GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Part Time Para Professional

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,190 / year median in New Jersey

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Position is available for a part time paraprofessional position. AM and PM positions available. Paras are responsible for working with a classroom teacher, and with another part time paraprofessional in the classroom. Students are aged three to five years old and there are 15 students per classroom. This position will consist of assisting the children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans, recording student progress, and providing students with individualized attention
Responsibilities and Duties:
Sign in and report to the classroom at designated times Check classroom supplies-paper towels, cleaning spray, gloves, wipes, etc. Turn on Computers Pick up breakfasts and prepare tables Check folders for any papers/forms/letters from parents Make sure that all students have lunch, contact parents if lunch is not in backpack and was not ordered Mark lunch attendance form and student attendance cards Keep a log of all permission slips and other returned forms Interact with children in during classroom activities, meals etc. Assist with bathroom (changing diapers if necessary) and hand washing Clean and disinfect tables before breakfast and lunch Follow the classroom teacher's lead - assist with lesson planning and preparing materials to be used Rub students back to help soothe them to nap Sign out at designated times
Benefits:
This is a public school system, Para's are part of the GFT Union and Part-Time Para's are provided with sick and personal days. 4 hour shifts Extra stipend if you have a subsitute certificate Monday to
Friday Job Type:
Part-time Education:
Education:
A minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates (or higher) degree Associate (Required) or Para Pro exam passed Substitute Certificate (Preferred)
Experience:
A minimum of two years experience working with preschool aged children and 12 credits in early childhood or developmental psychology Garfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Personal Leave
  • Dental Insurance