Relieves teachers of duties that do not require professional training, e.g., arranging materials for classes, reading and story-telling, arranging bulletin board displays, operating audio-visual equipment, collecting and preparing instructional materials. Under the direct supervision of the principal, assist certified professional staff members in the supervision and instruction of students by performing certain duties in the schools.
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Location
Edison, NJ
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
I. TITLE
Paraprofessional
II. PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the direct supervision of the principal, assist certified professional staff members in the supervision and instruction of students by performing certain duties in the schools
III. REPORTS TO
Principal/Classroom Teacher
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
Sixty (60) college credits or Associate's Degree
Successful experience working with children
One year of work-related experience preferred
Good physical health and ability to perform assigned duties
Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify
V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with small groups or individual students on a tutorial or remedial basis under the supervision of certified staff
Relieves teachers of duties that do not require professional training, e.g., arranging materials for classes, reading and story-telling, arranging bulletin board displays, operating audio-visual equipment, collecting and preparing instructional materials
Assists students with toileting or other life skills needs when necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned by principals or classroom teacher
Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading of students from transportation busses or vans
Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee