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Union County Educational Services Commission

Teachers Assistant

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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

,implementation,,Teacher Assistant Family Health Benefits Full-Time, 10-Month Public School Position Westfield, New Jersey Union County Educational Services Commission is a public agency in Westfield, NJ, that was established to provide cost-effective educational programs and services for the twenty-one public school districts located in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking full-time Teacher Assistants for Westlake and Crossroads Schools, public preschool, elementary, middle, and high school programs serving students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Regulation Impairment, and/or Multiple Disabilities.
Description:
Full-Time, 10-
Month Position Hours:
8:20 - 2:40 p.m. Comprehensive Family Medical & Dental Benefits NJ Pension System Eligibility (PERS) Paid sick, and PTO days Opportunities for summer employment
Sample Responsibilities:
Assist teachers in the implementation of instruction across all domains including but not limited to academics, vocational readiness, recreational programs, and therapeutic sessions. Assist students with Activities of Daily Living including feeding, toileting, diaper changing, personal care, and dressing. Assist teachers in the implemention of behavior modification strategies and interventions which may involve the provision of physical prompting and redirection to students. Assist students during community-based instruction trips off school grounds.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required. Earned 60+ college credits from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting NJ Department of Education Substitute Teacher certification preferred Please complete the online application in its entirety to be eligible for an interview. Thank you for your interest!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26,000.00 - $34,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person