1:1 Paraprofessional Montclair - DERON SCHOOL : Job Details

Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 3/19/2024Location: Montclair CampusSchool Overview The Deron School of N.J., Inc., an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking upbeat, energetic para-professionals to join our team. With campuses in Union (ages 3-14) and Montclair (ages 13-21). The Deron School offers a positive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancements. We are currently looking for candidates in our Montclair Campus (ages 14 - 21). Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Supporting assigned student by collecting and graphing data -Running ABA programs -Job coaching -Implementing strategies to foster academic growth -Facilitating functional communication skills -Assisting in social skills development -Collaborating with team, including lead teacher, related service providers, BCBA's, social workers, and nurses -Additional training will be provided specifically for working with assigned students -ABA or RBT experience a plus - NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certification is a plus Essential Job Functions - Assists and guides students to reinforce academics, social emotional learning, personal hygiene skills, communication skills, etc. - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, transitions, therapies and other related non-instructional areas. - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above descriptions are illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer Job Types: Part-time, Contract Salary: $25.00 per hour Monclair hours: 8:30-2:15 - Monday - Friday Education: Associates Degree or 60 College Credits (Required) Experience:

• School: 1 year (Preferred)/
• School Work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students. - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills.