Paraprofessionals - Preschool and Early Education Program

Bancroft • Cherry Hill Township, NJ

109d • $19 - $21

About The Position

We're Hiring: Paraprofessionals - Preschool and Early Education Program. Location: Moorestown, NJ. Employment Type: Non-exempt Full Time In Person. Department: Education Services. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and teens? Are you looking for a new challenge with real purpose? Preschool and Early Education Program currently looking for Paraprofessionals in Moorestown NJ, in this role you’ll support children with autism and disabilities and empower them to realize their best life. PEEP is a unique educational program that aims to empower students ages 4-9 years old with autism by providing teachable moments throughout their day. In addition to traditional academic subjects, the program also focuses on daily living and social skills. Art and music, along with Adaptive Physical Education and Enrichment activities and an activity pool for water safety, swim instruction, and recreation are all part of the Bancroft experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience working in an educational environment, or 30 college credits with six months of related work experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field are required.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• The current hiring range for this position is: $19.48-$21.96 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees