Paraprofessional (part time) at Carlstadt School District in Carlstadt, NJ

Job description

Paraprofessional (Part time) Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a the Director of Special Services, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Essential Job Functions - Assists and guides students to reinforce all instructional subjects. - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. - Assists professional staff in the administration of classroom exercises, tests and assessments. - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance. - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision. - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc. - Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. - Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Travel Requirements: - Travel to out of district placements when needed for substitute coverage. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. - Ability to understand, apply and use Google Applications. - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs. - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Qualifications Profile - High School diploma or equivalent. - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable. Position type: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant School / site: Carlstadt Public School Date available: 10/20/2026 Closing date: 11/27/2026