Part Time Instructional Aide

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey•Piscataway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piscataway Regional Day School, a public school serving students from Pre-K to age 21 with multiple disabilities, is hiring a part-time Instructional Aide for a ten-month position. The aide will help provide a positive learning environment and support students’ physical and emotional needs while assisting the classroom teacher with instructional and other assigned duties. The role reports to the Educational Services Site Administrator of the assigned Commission program and may also report to the Building Principal, Program Director, or Program Administrator. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m. The position is available immediately, pending criminal history clearance. The hourly rate follows the MCESA Salary Guide, from $19.46 at Step 11 to $24.23 at Step 18.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to and pass a criminal background check.
Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of child growth and development.
Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas.
Demonstrated attitude supporting successful completion of assigned tasks.
Good verbal, written, and listening communication skills to follow procedures in student IEPs.
Knowledge of the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of Medium Work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

Help maintain a school atmosphere that supports positive psychosocial development and constructive learning experiences.
Serve as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
Collaborate with students, faculty, parents, coworkers, and administration.
Maintain a professional perspective when responding to student behaviors and mannerisms.
Communicate regularly with classroom teachers and administration.
Collect data as determined by student IEPs.
Assist teachers and administration with non-teaching duties, including student projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
Assist students with bus transportation, management, and supervision.
Perform clerical work and help maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and special programs.
Follow school policies and regulations regarding attendance, work invoices, confidentiality, student supervision, and safety.
Perform other duties assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.