1:1 Paraprofessional Montclair

School Overview
The Deron School of N.J., Inc., an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking upbeat, energetic para-professionals to join our team. With campuses in Union (ages 3-14) and Montclair (ages 13-21). The Deron School offers a positive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancements. We are currently looking for candidates in our Montclair Campus (ages 14 - 21).

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Supporting assigned student by collecting and graphing data
-Running ABA programs
-Job coaching
-Implementing strategies to foster academic growth
-Facilitating functional communication skills
-Assisting in social skills development
-Collaborating with team, including lead teacher, related service providers, BCBA's, social workers, and nurses
-Additional training will be provided specifically for working with assigned students
-ABA or RBT experience a plus
- NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certification is a plus

Essential Job Functions
-  Assists and guides students to reinforce academics, social emotional learning, personal hygiene skills, communication skills, etc. 
-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
-  Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
-  Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
-  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
-  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
-  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, transitions, therapies and other related non-instructional areas.
-  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:
-  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:   The above descriptions are illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $25.00 per hour
Monclair hours: 8:30-2:15 - Monday - Friday

Education:
Associates Degree or 60 College Credits (Required)

• School: 1 year (Preferred)\
• School Work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
-  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.