3.5 hour Special Education Teacher Assistants

Sussex-Wantage Regional School District • Wantage, NJ

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About The Position

The position is for a Teacher Assistant for Special Education, requiring 3.5 hours of work per day from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The primary responsibility is to assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students, providing them with the necessary physical help and emotional support to maximize their benefit from the District's Special Education program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field.
• Minimum experience as determined by the Board.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate Special Education classroom practices.
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• In Title I funded programs, paraprofessionals must have at least two years of college, an associate's degree, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate knowledge and ability in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in providing support to disabled students.
• Work with individual and small groups of students to facilitate learning.
• Provide physical help and emotional support to students as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED