Classroom Assistant II (Ds)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Classroom Assistant II (DS) Posting Number 24TM0290 Department GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr Overview

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.

The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Classroom Assistant II for the Graduate School of Applied Professional Psychology (GSAPP).

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works within the center-based setting, typically a classroom or job site, implementing educational, behavioral, vocational and leisure programming.

• Assists in maintaining the daily records and materials for client.

• Assists in the routine maintenance and organization of the classroom or work group.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 19.5 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $15.13 per hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working well with children or adults with autism who are educationally, physically and behaviorally challenged.

• Valid Driver's license, two years of driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population.

• Competent communication skills.

• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

• Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.

• Duties may involve running and physically interacting with individuals with Autism (Adults 21 years plus).

• Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management. techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.

• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 07/09/2024 Posting Close Date 10/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)