Paraprofessional - Mountainside NJ

Bancroft•Mountainside, NJ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bancroft School, Mountainside has provided high-quality education and therapeutic services to exceptional students with special needs for over 50 years. The Kohler Academy team, students, and their families form a community focused on helping each student reach their full potential for life beyond high school. The school is seeking Instructional Paraprofessionals to join their dynamic team, working alongside special education teachers in classroom management and organization. This role involves providing positive guidance for students, attending to their physical needs, academics, and emotional well-being, and offering support during instruction time. The school is looking for dynamic individuals who enjoy interacting with students with disabilities and supporting therapists and educators.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in an educational setting
Alternatively, 30 college credits and six months of related work experience
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
Proficiency in sign language is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides assistance and support to the Teacher in the planning and implementation of classroom instruction to specifically meet the educational needs of the assigned student.
Provides encouragement and support to the student to contribute to the best possible educational experience.
Assists in the planning and implementation of classroom instruction within an assigned area of functional, developmental, vocational, and/or transitional curriculum in elementary or secondary education in accordance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Provides assistance to Teacher in planning classroom curriculum and implements plans to meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the assigned student.
Provides assistance to Teacher for the assessment of an assigned student’s abilities and capabilities; aids in the development and implementation of lesson plans and activities that are individual-specific, meet the learning needs of each student, encourage increased skills, and address specific IEP goals.
Assists Teacher in establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to maximum academic and social learning by maintaining order and guiding each student to socially appropriate behavior.
Assists Teacher in the proper utilization of classroom equipment and materials.
Makes recommendations to Teacher regarding the purchase and usage of new supplies and curriculum materials.
Under direction of Teacher, observes and tracks student behavior, gathers behavioral data, performs calculations, and creates graphic illustrations for review by Teachers, clinical-specific staff, etc, to identify and monitor student proficiency and performance levels, to support modifications to current educational program.
Provides ongoing assistance to Teacher in the management of individual behavior of students to create and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment.
Reports any safety hazards, property damage, etc. to Teacher.
Works with Teacher in the utilization of instructional resources and teaching strategies; willingly shares ideas and instructional resources with other classroom staff.
Works directly with the assigned student(s) in accordance with levels of supervision, the IEP, and the established behavior plan.
Works with the assigned student(s) and tutors the student in social, vocational, and educational skills necessary for development.
Instructs, prompts, and/or assists each person in the achievement of educational goals while actively encouraging the independence of each person within his/her ability limit while following the IEP and individual behavior plan.
Accompanies assigned student(s), provides guidance, and participates in school-related activities; e.g., class trips, extracurricular activities, meals, etc.
Provides assistance to Teacher in the planning and oversight of recreational activities and educational trips for students.