Horizon Healthcare Staffing
Description
Horizon Staffing Resources is currently staffing a special needs school setting with multiple openings, and we want YOU to join our team of dedicated paraprofessionals!
We are currently staffing five (5) openings located in Deptford, NJ. Paraprofessionals will work in the classroom setting on a shared basis (typically 2:1 or 3:1) supporting students of special needs. Student support encompasses academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical support based on specific needs of each individual student. The ideal paraprofessional candidates must be comfortable in a multi-disability setting.
The Schedule:
- Monday through Friday – NO WEEKENDS!
- 9:00am to 3:45pm – NO EVENINGS OR NIGHTS!
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Special Education: work with students of varying disabilities, providing support as indicated in student IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and/or Behavioral Plans
- Student Support: provide individual support to diverse students such as assisting with tasks, clarifying instructions, and offering encouragement
- Behavioral and Emotional Support: assist individual students in reducing behavioral outbursts, regulate student emotions, and promote non-violent crisis intervention if necessary
- Daily Living Activity Assistance: help students, as needed, with changing or toileting, navigating hallways, and other related tasks
- Administrative Tasks: handle copying, classroom set-up or breakdown, or organizing files
Qualifications
Who You Are:
- Dedicated: committed to providing superior care to students of all ages and needs
- Experienced: have prior childcare background, preferably with special needs
- Patient: willing to work closely with students to ensure comfort and understanding throughout the school day
What’s Required:
- A minimum of a high school diploma
- Must have or will be willing to obtain NJDOE Fingerprint clearance