Subsitute Para Professional

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

12/21/2023

Location:

District Wide

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Subsitute Para Professional reports directly to the Classroom Teacher/ School Administrator.

Job Function:

Monitor, assist, and provide support for all students with or with out special needs.

Ability to implement the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Assistance to the student(s) may include extensive physical and/or personal care support.

Allduties/responsibilities are performed under the direction of a teacher.

The ability to lift may be required at the preschool level and based on student needs.

Essential Duties:

• Provides appropriate support to students under the direction of classsroom teacher.

• Monitors and maintains students safety at all times.

• Communicates and documents student progress.

• Sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for use by student(s) as directed.

• Facilitates student progress toward independence as appropriate.

• Depending upon the assigned student, the ability to lift may be required.

• Monitors and assists students during educational and recreational activities.

• Assists student(s) with routine physical and/or personal care not required to be performed by a nurse.

• Monitors and assists students in meeting IEP goals and objectives.

• Carries out emergency action plans for designated student(s).

• Assists students with classroom accessibility.

• Prioritizes work assignments appropriately.

• Completes appropriate amount of work in an efficient manner; seeks out additional assignments as time permits.

• Demonstrates support for the organization and its goals; accepts constructive criticism.

• Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of English, spelling, vocabulary and mathematics.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: A minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates (or higher) degree or Passing Score on Para Pro Exam

• Technical Skills : Knowledge of using computers and Promethean Board (beneficial)

Education:

• Education: A minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates (or higher) degree or successful passing score on Para Pro exam

Experience:

• Successful experience working with children is preferred.

Application Procedure:

All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Garfield School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it was received. All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring administrator.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview. Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

FLSA Status: Exempt