Anticipated LPN Paraprofessional (Packanack) at Wayne Township Public Schools in Wayne, NJ

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WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS Wayne, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: C-500 - Paraprofessional - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) LPN Licensure for NJ Required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduation from an approved school of nursing; possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Successful experience as Licensed Practical Nurse and experience working with children preferred. Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, sanitation, hygiene and universal precautions, wellness and other current health issues, health-related confidentiality issues and community health and social services resources. Effective problem-solving, human relations, and verbal and written communication skills. Must be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required, including, but not limited to, positioning, lifting, transferring and restraining. REPORTS TO: The LPN Paraprofessional shall be directly responsible to: the Principal or other administrator of the building to which s/he is assigned; to the Director of Student and Support Services; and to the Supervisor of Health Services. Where appropriate, the LPN Paraprofessional shall take direction from the school nurse(s) assigned to his/her building. JOB GOAL: Under minimal supervision by an appropriate teacher and/or administrator shall primarily assist with and reinforce: student instruction; behavior modification; and the development of student language skills, social skills and resources. Shall perform a wide variety of routine clerical, technical and instruction-related tasks. May also perform health-related functions, consistent with his/her role as a paraprofessional and within the scope of his/her professional license, as directed � supervised by the Supervisor of Health Services and/or the school nurse. Shall perform such other appropriate duties as may be required by law or assigned by authorized District personnel. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: A. CLASSROOM DUTIES�SPECIAL EDUCATION Provides instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher. Provides one-on-one tutoring if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher. Assists with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials; Provides instructional assistance in a computer laboratory. Provides support in a library or media center. Assists in reinforcement of small group and/or individual instruction. Assists students with making mathematical computations that may require several processes; Assists certificated staff with required reports and student class paperwork. Assists students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation. Under the supervision and direction of certificated staff, copies, assembles and/or hands out instructional materials. Assists with administering and correcting tests under the direction of the teacher. Attends workshops and/or in-service training provided by the assigned department. Escorts students to restrooms and provides assistance when necessary. Depending on assignment, diapering and direct facilitation of toileting may be required. Assists students on the playground. Assists students during activities which take place outside the classroom. Accompanies the certificated teacher and/or administrator in student related extracurricular activities. Witnesses the actions of students and provide input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel. Communicates to and works with the Child Study Teams. Provides assistance with multimedia equipment/programs. Provides minor clerical assistance to certificated personnel. Operates duplicating and other office equipment. Accepts overnight assignments as directed. Reads student Individualized Educational Programs and related documents and implements requirements of the same under the direction of the ce