One-on-One Paraprofessional
The Newgrange School of Princeton Inc
Location
Pennington, New Jersey
Quick overview
The Paraprofessional supports students by monitoring activities, implementing research-based interventions, and reinforcing classroom objectives under teacher supervision. They are also responsible for ensuring student safety as a mandated reporter and managing instructional materials.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a valid New Jersey Instructional Substitute Certification. A college degree and prior experience working with children in a school environment are highly preferred.
Job description
Description The One-on-One Paraprofessional will report to the Principal and will complete but is not limited to the following duties: Acts as a mandated reporter for the purposes of ensuring the safety of the student, Monitors the student's activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting, and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting learning goals, Administers tests, homework, makeup work, etc., for the purposes of communicating progress, or implementing objectives, Communicates with supervising instructional staff and administration for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing objectives, Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc...) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination, Implements under the supervision of the assigned teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of the presenter and/or reinforcing learning concepts, Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions, Maintains instructional materials and/or manuals and files or electronic records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements, documentation, etc. Monitors student's daily schedule and learning plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment,,
Requirements
High School Diploma, College Degree highly preferred Valid New Jersey Instructional Substitute Certification Experience working within a school in a similar environment or related role with children If you require an accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact: vthomson@thenewgrange.org
