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Institute for Educational Achievement

Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education

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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

Special Education Teacher needed for a small, innovative education program for individuals with Autism in Bergen County, NJ. The position is a full-time, 12-month position.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a BA/BS degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology or other related field is required. Preference will be given to those with experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include instructing individuals with autism, ages 3-21, in a wide variety of skill areas, including (but not limited to) language, social interaction, academic skills, daily-living skills, self-help and advocacy skills, recreation and leisure skills. Additional responsibilities include collecting and graphing data, communicating with colleagues and parents, and providing home support services to the family.
Compensation Package:
  • Salary commensurate with experience (minimum starting salary $53,500)
  • Medical / dental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • 6 weeks paid time off, when school is closed
  • Paid sick/personal days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional development, including BCBA supervision
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to Donna De Feo by mail to 381 Madison Avenue, New Milford, NJ 07646 or by fax to 201-262-9479. The Institute for Educational Achievement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $53,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person