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Instructional Paraprofessional - Special Education
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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
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