Paraprofessional 33 FT DVS

Paraprofessional 33 FT DVS Delaware Valley School

• Hamilton, NJ 08610 Apply Overview Salary Range $28,000.00
• $40,000.

00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Education Apply Description The 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 Qualifications Minimum 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 preferred The number of employees supervised by this position : None The 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 essential

Physical Demands:

C F O S N E M

Comments:

Sitting X Standing X Bending X Walking X Kneeling X Pushing / Pulling X Reaching X Lifting or Carrying X 10 lbs or less X 11 to 25 lbs. X 26 to 50 lbs. X 51 to 75 lbs. X 76 to 100 lbs. X Over 100 lbs.

X Moving Consumers X Sensory Effort:

C F O S N E M

Comments:

Visual X Hearing X Speaking X Other Other Skills:

C F O S N E M

Comments:

Reading X Writing X Math X The percent of travel involved with the position: None Machines or equipment used: ( ) typewriter (

• ) telephone (
• ) computer (
• ) photocopier (
• ) fax (
• ) other
• Augmentative Communication Devices The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.

) that apply to this position are: School Environment Any 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 necessary Additional 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) Share job details to