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Instructional Paraprofessional Level 1

Alpine Learning Group·Paramus, New Jersey

$40,500 - $46,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Assist in implementing instructional and treatment programs for learners with autism while ensuring their safety across various educational environments. Collect and report data on learner progress and support the classroom teacher in daily management and emergency response.

Transform Your Career Goals with Alpine Learning Group Are you ready to make a difference while building a career that transforms lives, including yours?

At Alpine Learning Group, every day offers the chance to help learners with autism and their families achieve meaningful, personalized outcomes, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an instructional paraprofessional, you’ll join a close-knit team that values resilience, flexibility, and a culture of continuous feedback.

From the start, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training and mentorship, gaining hands-on experience while learning from seasoned experts dedicated to your growth.

We’re committed to supporting your career advancement with resources such as paid professional development, generous tuition reimbursement, free supervision, and mentorship hours to become a BCBA or NJ certified Special Education Teacher or to pursue other professional pathways.

Along the way, your hard work and dedication will be celebrated with ongoing recognition, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive.

Joining Alpine isn’t just about starting a job—it’s about embarking on a journey with a team that inspires, supports, and celebrates your passion for making a difference. Whether your aspirations lie in special education, behavioral science or beyond, Alpine can be the launch pad for your dream career.

Start your transformative journey with Alpine Learning Group today. Apply now to be part of something extraordinary.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with the arrival and dismissal of students.
  • Assist in reinforcing both instructional and treatment programs developed by the classroom teacher
  • Monitor and assure the safety of learners in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.)
  • Assist in collecting, summarizing, and reporting data
  • Assist in evaluating learners
  • Assist in the management of assigned learners throughout the school day
  • Contribute to the development of instructional and treatment programs
  • Respond to and report emergencies/injuries as per Alpine Learning Group policies and procedures
  • Attends staff meetings, pre-service training, and in-service training sessions
  • Engage in professional development opportunities (conferences, etc.)
  • Recommend materials, equipment, and supplies
  • Assist in proper maintenance of classroom, other areas of the facility, and grounds by informing administrators of any issues
  • Proficient with educational technology (e.g. tablets, computers)
  • Ability to work with diverse individuals and needs

Qualifications/Certificates

  • Associates Degree (or equivalent credits), Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Experience working with learners with disabilities (preferred)
  • Experience working with children (preferred)
  • Valid full and current driver's license
  • Sitting, walking, standing, occasional running, lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination when guiding students, ability to supervise play and exercise routines, vision and hearing and receptive and expressive language abilities as suited to instructional and behavioral needs of one's students.

Clearances

Compliance with Federal, State and NJDOE Personnel Code requirements, including but not limited to Mantoux TB test, Criminal History. Motor Vehicle Review, Citizenship Status

Schedule

  • Full
  • Time position: 35.5-hour work week -
  • Monday, 8:30- 4:00 pm.
  • Tuesday-
  • Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Salary: Commensurate with credentials

Alpine Learning Group is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and provides equal opportunities, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors prohibited by law, with regard to all applicants, students and staff.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, with a Bachelor's degree and experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and meet physical requirements for guiding students and supervising exercise routines.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Response
  • Student Supervision
  • Data Collection
  • Instructional Support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Special Education Support
  • Educational Technology

Benefits

  • Paid Professional Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Supervision
  • Mentorship Hours

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$40,500 - $46,000/yr
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
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Alpine Learning Group

In 1989, Alpine Learning Group opened its doors as one of the first nonprofit autism education centers in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since its founding, Alpine Learning Group has been at the forefront of autism education, providing individualized education for children and...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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