ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
LEROY F. SMITH, JR. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
60 NELSON PLACE, 1 NORTH – NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
LEAVE REPLACEMENT - ESL PARAPROFESSIONAL
PAYNE TECH
The Essex County Schools of Technology is seeking a Leave Replacement ESL Paraprofessional at Payne Tech for the rest of the 2023-24 school year.
Position Purpose
- Under the direction of school administrators, the ESL Paraprofessional supports ESL students in language development and academic achievement. Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, providing individualized assistance, fostering cultural sensitivity, and aiding in assessments. The role contributes to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment for ESL students
Qualifications:
- Passing ETS Parapro Assessment Score and/or 60 college credits
- Candidate must be bilingual
- Clerical aptitude and knowledge of information technology
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assume a supportive role with students in an individualized or small group instructional setting, as directed by the certified staff member(s).
- Use and prepare material and resources as directed by the certified staff member(s).
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, Administrative Directors, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate to the position.
- Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students as directed by the certified staff member(s).
- Demonstrate competence in his/her work: prompt and punctual in the completion of assignments.
- Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings are required.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Terms of Employment
This is a temporary position during the10 months of the year. This position is governed by the collective bargaining agreement by and between the Board of Education and the Essex County Vocational Education Association.
Compensation
(2022-2023 contractual rate) Contract for 2023-2024 is currently under negotiation.
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The Essex County Vocational and Technical High Schools are public schools supported by County, State and Federal Funds. There are five such programs operated by the Board of Education for the Vocational Schools in the County of Essex. These include four high schools and one adult center. In addition to salary, the Board of Education offers fringe benefits to all employees. These benefits include maintenance of hospitalization insurance including Medical, Dental and Benecard Prescription Plan. The Board also maintains a $4,000 Group Life Insurance Policy for each employee.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER