Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant - Part Time

About the position

The Ridgefield Park School District is located in southeastern Bergen County. The district consists of four schools, grades Pre-K through 12, and provides high quality instruction to over 2,000 students. The district prides itself on the diversity of its student body and is committed to fostering a culturally responsive staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students.
• Provide physical help and emotional support to students as needed.
• Help students gain optimum 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 to 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.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
• In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate's degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.