Anticipated Part-time Special Education Classroom Aide

Harrison Township School District has an anticipated opening for a part-time Special Education Classroom Aide to support special education students across classroom settings. Qualified candidate must possess a minimum requirement of 30 (thirty) hours of college credit or a successful Paraprofessional Assessment. Starting salary $24.10/hour.

Qualifications:

1. The minimum educational requirement for this position will be 30 (thirty) hours of college credit or successful completion of the Para-Pro examination (1755)

2. Person must be of good moral character:

3. Knowledge of and the ability to assist with students physically and behaviorally throughout designated times within the school day.

The responsibilities include the following:

I. Relationship to the Supervisor of Student Services:

A. The Special Education Aide will be supervised and formally evaluated yearly by the Supervisor of Student Services in accordance to N.J.A.C. 6:28-4.1(f). B. Participate in periodic meetings as convened by or asked to attend by the Supervisor of Student Services.

II. Relationship to the Teacher of the Handicapped/ Teacher of Students with Disabilities:

• Assist in preparing instructional materials for targeted instruction as set forth by the teacher
• Monitor student behavior during non-instructional periods
• Assist with supervision during meals and snacks
• Provide specific personal care for students (e.g., toileting/self-care, feeding, repositioning, sensory diet).
• Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher and BCBA to observe, record, and chart students' behavioral responses (i.e. data collection)
• Model good effort, communication, and behavior.
• Implement behavioral plans
• Assist with the use of assistive technology
• Assist with individualized class instruction
• Implement and reinforce teacher-developed instruction
• Assist students with disabilities become more interdependent with peers
• Contribute ideas and suggestions in regard to positive behavior support, accommodations and modifications
• Participate in team meetings

III. Relationship to Students With Special Needs:

A. Assist students with special needs with instructional tasks as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher. B. Supervise students with special needs during non-instructional periods.

Evaluation: The performance of duties shall be evaluated by the Supervisor of Student Services.