Paraprofessional

(Part time) anticipated

Position Purpose

-  Under the direct supervision of a the Director of Special Services, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

-  Assists and guides students to reinforce all instructional subjects. 

-  Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

-  Assists professional staff in the administration 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.

-  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

-  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

-  Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

-  Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those 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.

Travel Requirements:

-  Travel to out of district placements when needed for substitute coverage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

-  Ability to understand, apply and use Google Applications.

-  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.

Qualifications Profile

-  High School diploma or equivalent.

-  Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Carlstadt School District is a regular school district located in Bergen County with 1 school, 44 teachers and 515 students. Total Revenue is $17,965,000 and is trending up. Carlstadt School District spends $26,400 per student per year on instruction.