Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
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Nuview Academy - Public school serving students kindergarten through grade 12 with coordinated mental health services provided by Effective School Solutions
START DATE: Immediately - Pending Criminal History Clearance
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:25 am to 2:25 pm (Unpaid 1/2 Lunch Break)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Submit to and pass a criminal background check
Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment
Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas
Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
Good communication skills; verbal, written and listening in order to properly follow procedures as per student IEPs
Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
The Instructional Aide will report to the Educational Services Site Administrator of the assigned Commission program and will assume all responsibilities as assigned pertaining to aide's duties, and will provide students with a positive atmosphere and environment in which to learn. The aide will assist the teacher in taking care of the physical and emotional needs of the student.
Reports To: Building Principal, Program Director, OR Program Administrator
Performance Responsibilities
To assist in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and provides constructive learning experiences.
To establish oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
To demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and administration.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
To maintain ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration.
Data Collection as determined by student IEP's.
To assist the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non-teaching duties including but not limited to; assisting students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks, assisting students in bus transportation, management and supervision of students, clerical work and maintaining an environment which is conducive to learning.
To attend trainings, meetings and special programs as required.
To adhere to all published school policies and regulations, including those which pertain to employees' attendance, work invoices, confidentiality of information, supervision of students and safety.
Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.
Physical Requirements
Standing: For intermittent periods of time, depending on the students' needs and the activities of the class.
Walking: To assist student(s) from class to class, participate with student(s) in all emergency drills, physical education class (example; be able to run with a student, do jumping jacks or other physical activities to model behavior), escort student(s) outside to recess to monitor student behavior and safety and move swiftly in order to ensure student safety.
Bending: To assist student(s) with mobility, wheelchair access, lifting and physical direction or restraint of a student, (example; be able to lift a student off of the floor).
Lifting with hands and arms: To assist with the positioning or lifting of student(s).
Pushing with whole body: To be able to push a student in a wheelchair or move adaptive equipment to appropriate place in the classroom.
Seeing: To perform functions in close proximity such as assisting students with academic work, to observe happenings in the classroom, hallways, gymnasium, in transport to the cafeteria, playground or bus to ensure student(s) safety from any potential hazard to which they may not be able to independently react.
The Instructional Aide position is classified as Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
TERMS of EMPLOYMENT: Ten month annual contract, non-tenurable and/or extended school year.
EVALUATION: Annual, minimum of one evaluation per year.
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included
SALARY: Following the established MCESA Salary Guide ranging from Step # 11 $23,356 to Step # 18 $29,081
To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link.
ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer