In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

A paraprofessional in the Camden City School District will provide invaluable support to ensure exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The paraprofessional will utilize their instructional, organizational and communication skills to help equip students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. The paraprofessional will collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the paraprofessional will work relentlessly to increase student achievement levels by working to support rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, assist in the monitoring of progress towards these goals, and identifying ways to best support the classroom. The paraprofessional will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with teachers, school staff, parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students’ academic performance. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication skills meeting Title1 Compliance standards.
• Minimum of 48 college credits or Passing Score on ParaPro Assessment
• If a candidate does not have 48 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment, but meets the other minimum requirements, the District will reimburse for any ParaPro Assessment test that has been successfully passed)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily reinforcement activities to improve students’ mastery of key skills under the direction of the teacher
• Provide additional support to ensure high quality, differentiated instruction to students
• Assist in monitoring and enforcing rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Coordination with classroom/Special Education teachers to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Assist in tracking student achievement and behavioral data
• Consistently implement and enforce rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
• Maintain, monitor, and report students’ grade and attendance records
• Aid students with disabilities (when applicable)
• Commit to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attend and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings, when necessary
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor’s designee

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• A commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
• A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
• A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Evidence of self-motivation
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Access)

CORE VALUES

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the District’s core values:

Respect and Humility

We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.

Evidence-based

We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.

Communication & Collaboration

We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.

Solutions-oriented

With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

REPORTS TO

• Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal

EVALUATED BY

• Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal

SUPERVISES

• N/A

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Salary Range:

• Paraprofessional A Salary Guide

Employment Period

• Ten month, non-tenureable position

Union Affiliation

• Camden Education Association (CEA)

HOW TO APPLY

Camden City School District is only accepting electronic applications. Please visit our online application system to submit your resume, cover letter, and references today.

CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval)

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Additional Questions

The following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.
Do you have a minimum of 48 college credits?
Have you taken and passed the Parapro assessment?
Are you interested in positions in PreK?
Are you interested in positions serving individual students (1:1)?
Are you interested in serving in self-contained special education programs?
Do you have any additional college or university credits that did not result in a degree? If so, please share the number of hours and degree level.
Do you identify as Hispanic and/or Latino?
Have you ever been employed in any capacity with the Camden City School District or any of its affiliates? This includes private district-subsidized preschool or PreK provider sites, after school programs, or other enrichment programs.
If yes, please provide the following information: Position Title, Location, Employer, Supervisor, Dates of Employment.
Have you obtained tenure status in any other NJ school District?
If so, please name the District, the date that tenure was granted and your most recent evaluation rating.
Have you ever been non-renewed, tenure-charged, failed to be re-hired, asked to resign or terminated from employment?
If yes, please explain.
Have you ever had a teaching certificate or teaching license revoked or suspended?
If yes, please explain.
Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently employed by the Camden City School District?
If yes, please provide the following information: Name, Position, Relationship.
Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
List any accommodations.