School Paraprofessional

Paraprofessionals

Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking 10 (ten) qualified paraprofessionals in Passaic, NJ for on-going coverage for the current 2024-2025 school year. Paraprofessionals will assist classroom teachers in providing extra support to students with special needs, while promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Hours/Schedule

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Part-time

Hours: 8:00am to 12:45pm

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for students

• Attend to student's physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs

• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans

• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials

• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class as needed

• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration

Requirements

• Previous experience with childcare preferred

• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand child’s needs

• Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education.

Qualification Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree or 60+ college credits (required); or

• Passing grade on ParaPro Exam in lieu of college credits