Districtwide Paraeducator

Hcsdk8 • Hillsborough, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the school principal, the Paraeducator performs a high level of duties to help support and assist students and classroom teacher(s). This role provides a variety of clerical support and requires flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.

Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, stoop, twist, balance without restriction for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read, write and work with printed information as well as information on a computer terminal.
• Auditory acuity sufficient to effectively understand information from others in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects and/or students which may exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak clearly and proficiently with the ability to be heard and understood on the telephone and in work site conversations.
• Ability to assist in a variety of physical education lessons and activities.
• Sufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print and write legibly.
• Sufficient physical ability to reach horizontally with arms.
• Sufficient depth perception to file and retrieve documents.
• This job requires some independent tasks done alone and some with one or more participating.
• There is some repetitive work required.
• One must perform a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Effectively collaborates with teachers and other staff members.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the above-stated essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of individual student programs in general education and/or special education classrooms.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher(s) by setting up work areas, decorations, equipment, and displays.
• Assist students with academic needs in a variety of subjects and grade levels.
• Assist in classroom control by supervising small groups and/or individual students to promote the learning process.
• Assist in the observation and recording of students’ development and progress.
• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and cleaning up program facilities.
• Assist in performing classroom administrative duties, including but not limited to, grading student tests and assignments, charting student progress, data entry, requisitioning materials, copying, and filing.
• Participate in appropriate meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Operate orthopedic equipment and machines necessary to program operation; i.e., wheelchairs, communication devices, scooter boards, and support board wedges; utilize medical instruments and equipment as required; assist students with using adaptive equipment.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment as required.
• Assist with the regular and consistent physical and hygienic needs of students, including but not limited to, toileting, toilet training, diapering, lifting, dressing, and feeding.
• Assist with behavior management, behavior training and socialization of students.
• Assist the teacher(s) in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Supervise yard and community-based activities as assigned and accompany students on field trips as assigned.
• Escort students to and from vehicles, classes, and other destinations as assigned; load and unload students in and out of vehicles.
• Help and assist any substitute by providing all needed information for students’ success.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and files related to students, IEPS, attendance, and health care activities.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment, i.e., copiers, laminators, audio-visual devices, computers, and assigned software.
• Assist with coverage of other staff members as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Administer medication to students as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed