Paraprofessional - Education program

Alpine Learning Group • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Alpine Learning Group is hiring an instructional paraprofessional to support learners with autism and their families in a collaborative educational environment. The role works with classroom teachers and other staff to support instructional and treatment programs, help learners achieve personalized outcomes, and maintain their safety throughout the school day. The organization provides comprehensive training, mentorship, paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, and supervision and mentorship hours for employees pursuing BCBA certification, New Jersey special education teacher certification, or other professional pathways.

This is a full-time position with a 35.5-hour work week. The schedule is Monday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Salary is commensurate with credentials.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent credits.
• Valid, full, and current driver's license.
• Meet applicable Federal, State, and New Jersey Department of Education Personnel Code requirements and clearances, including a Mantoux TB test, criminal history review, motor vehicle review, and citizenship status requirements.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, and occasionally run and lift.
• Good fine and gross motor coordination when guiding students.
• Ability to supervise play and exercise routines.
• Vision, hearing, and receptive and expressive language abilities suited to students' instructional and behavioral needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with learners with disabilities.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the arrival and dismissal of students.
• Reinforce instructional and treatment programs developed by the classroom teacher.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of learners in educational environments, including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips.
• Assist in collecting, summarizing, and reporting data.
• Assist in evaluating learners.
• Help manage assigned learners throughout the school day.
• Contribute to the development of instructional and treatment programs.
• Respond to and report emergencies and injuries according to Alpine Learning Group policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, pre-service training, and in-service training sessions.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including conferences.
• Recommend materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Help maintain classrooms, other facility areas, and grounds by informing administrators of issues.
• Use educational technology, such as tablets and computers, proficiently.
• Work with diverse individuals and needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship.
• Paid professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free supervision and mentorship hours for pursuing BCBA certification, New Jersey certified special education teacher certification, or other professional pathways.
• Ongoing recognition and encouragement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree