Teachers Assistant
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Teachers Assistant

Paraprofessionals needed for public school districts in multiple counties: Morris, Middlesex, Bergen, Union, Essex. $20/hr

Previous experience preferred but not required.

Paraprofessionals help:

Teachers with class work
With the daily care of students who have: emotional special needs, cognitive disabilities, physical handicaps, autism, other special needs
Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by the teacher
Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support
Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting
Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists and adaptive physical education providers during instruction
Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
Teaching students, under the direction of a teacher, in:
Recreation
Motor
Vocational
Socialization
Communication
Assisting students with ambulation:
within the school premises
on class trips
Lifting, feeding, toileting and diapering after receiving appropriate training
Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes
Writing anecdotal reports concerning student behavior
Providing language assistance for bilingual students
Job Type: Contract

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person