Full Time Paraprofessional
Position Available: 2026/2027 School Year
The Paraprofessional is an additional adult that serves to provide support to a child/children that requires assistance throughout the day. The paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff member who assists students under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
- Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe, positive and productive learning environment for the student assigned.
- Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring student's success in school.
- Able to handle the physical demands required to effectively and consistently assist the student throughout the school day
- Able to effectively perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision during non-instructional times of the school day
- Willingness to attend professional development sessions and mandatory in-service training throughout the year to support continued growth and effectiveness in the role
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the teacher or building administration directly related to an appropriate learning experience.
Qualifications and Certifications:
- Preferred (but not required) minimum of 60 earned college credits and/or substitute certification
- Previous experience supporting students in an academic setting
- Firm belief in the ability of all students to achieve at high levels
- Ability to implement a behavior plan and support a child through challenging behaviors
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding student’s disability, etc.
Salary and benefits based on negotiated agreement.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of reference, and any other pertinent documents to your application.
The Upper Pittsgrove Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (“employers”) are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.