LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL - Edison Township Public Schools : Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direct supervision of the principal, assist certified professional staff members in the supervision and instruction of special education students by performing tasks as stated in student IEPs

REPORTS TO

Principal/Classroom Teacher and Supervisor of Special Services

QUALIFICATIONS

* Sixty (60) college credits or Associate's Degree

* Successful experience working with children

* One year of work related experience preferred

* Good physical health and ability to perform assigned duties

* Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist students under the direction of the classroom teacher, as directed in student IEPs

* Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide small group instruction to students needing additional assistance after a teacher-presented lesson

* Assist students with class assignments and recording homework

* Under the direction of the classroom teacher, administer oral tests, reading to students

* Accompanying class to art, physical education and music, when necessary

* Responsible for monitoring the bus students in the morning

* Assist with the dismissal of students in the afternoon

* Assist students with toileting and other life skill needs when necessary

* Record data on student behavior

* Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work year and salary per BOE/ETEA contract

Other Requirements:

* Applicants must consent to undergoing a background check as required by the state of New Jersey.

* Applicants must consent to undergoing a tuberculosis (TB) check if selected for employment.