Horizon Staffing Resources has many Paraprofessional job opportunities throughout the state of New Jersey. Counties that we offer jobs in are:
- Bergen County
- Burlington County
- Camden County
- Cumberland County
- Essex County
- Gloucester County
- Mercer County
- Middlesex County
- Monmouth County
- Ocean County
- Passaic County
- Somerset County
- Union County
- Warren County
Paraprofessionals provide one to one support services to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher. The role of the school-based paraprofessional is to assist with the daily care of one student with emotional, cognitive, physical handicaps, autism, or other special needs.
Paraprofessionals make a difference in the lives of young children. They create an environment to help students learn safely and play an important part in their growth.
Typical Job Details:
- One to one assignments (special needs students) for in school and/or transportation to and from school
- Part time and full time job assignments available
- The hours of the assignment will be during school hours – hours typically vary by school.
Typical Responsibilities of a school paraprofessional (responsibilities may differ by assignment and school):
- Provide instructional reinforcement for students
- Attend to student’s physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
- Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
- Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
- Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class as needed
- Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration
Typical Requirements of a Paraprofessional:
- Previous experience with childcare preferred
- Excellent communication skills and ability to understand child’s needs
- High school diploma or equivalent; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education.
- High School Diploma (required); or
- An Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred); or
- Some completion of study at an institution of higher learning (preferred)
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