Universal Careers Paraprofessional LS 43

ARCHWAY PROGRAMS INC•Waterford Township, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The universal careers paraprofessional (job coach) is a non-certified staff member who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists the careers teacher(s) under the guidance of the SLE Supervisor and the building principals. Sometimes job coaches will assist with career-related clerical duties as needed or required. The universal careers paraprofessional provides appropriate and consistent service to students, helping to implement career oriented activities, as well as offering emotional, social, and behavioral development.

Requirements

high school diploma or GED required
zero years of experience required
Prior experience in a child-centered environment preferred
Annual certification in CPR/AED

Nice To Haves

associates degree -Preferred
other 60 college credits - Preferred

Responsibilities

Able to assist in a variety of areas including sheltered workshop, production, on campus and off campus career exploration and any other areas as assigned by SLE Supervisor or building principal
Report to and collaborates with the Careers teacher/SLE Supervisor
Assist in verbal de-escalation efforts when students display challenging behaviors
Assists careers teachers in monitoring of students job skills and behavioral performance
Contributes input during career team meetings
Performs careers classroom and career-related clerical duties/inventories as needed
Maintains accurate records, assists with schedules and evaluations
Cleans and decorates classroom; designs monthly bulletin boards
Assists students during arrival and dismissal from school
Assists with transporting students to and from work study programs
Supervises students while moving throughout the building and during on and off campus work experiences
Attends all staff meetings, in-services and orientations
Attends annual Handle with Care and Crisis Prevention Institute trainings
Participates in job coaching when needed.
Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy.
Represents the school appropriately and positively within the community
Develops an annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) approved by the principal
Earns annual certification in CPR/AED
Responsible for all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the teachers or supervisor