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Paraprofessional
Freehold, NJ
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Who Our Client Is:

 

Our client is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities and unmatched services for children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion, and promoting individuality, they strive to improve the life of every individual served. Their goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met, and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed, and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 440 individuals are currently employed by our client and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, they have evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout their community embracing differences and improving lives. 

 

 

What Our Client Needs:

 

Our client is looking for a Paraprofessional. 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.


 


What You’ll Do:


  • 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



 

What You’ll Need:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associates Degree preferred
  • Prior experience in a child-centered environment preferred


 

 

What They Offer:

 

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits on the first day of the month after their date of hire:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program, SwiftMD telemedicine, pre-paid legal services, discount programs and financial wellness planning.




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