Paraprofessional - Archway Programs

Woods Services•Hillsborough Township, NJ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraprofessional is a non-certified staff member who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists the classroom teacher under the guidance of a teacher and the building principal. Sometimes paraprofessionals serve as teacher assistants, one-to-one aides (assigned to individual students), or they perform school-related clerical duties. The paraprofessional provides appropriate and consistent service to students, helping to implement educational activities, as well as offering emotional, social, and behavioral development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree is preferred
Prior experience in a child-centered environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in monitoring of students’ academic work and behavioral performance
Contributes input during parent conferences
Performs classroom and school-related clerical duties as needed
Maintains accurate records; attendance, behavior modification points, lunch counts
Cleans and decorates classroom; designs monthly bulletin boards
Assists students during arrival and dismissal from school
Supervises students while moving throughout the building, around campus and during assigned school activities
Attends all staff meetings, in-services and orientations
Participates in job coaching when needed.
Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy.
Attends annual “Handle with Care” and “Crisis Prevention Institute” trainings
Responsible for all miscellaneous duties as assigned by the teacher or principal
Develops an annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) approved by the principal
Earns annual certification in CPR/AED