What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialized Paraprofessional position at First Children Services?
Specialized Paraprofessional
Full time/Non-exempt
Location: Westfield, NJ
Compensation Range: $19.00-$21.00/per hour
Reports to: NJ State and Regional Directors
Position Summary:
The Specialized Paraprofessional would provide essential support to students with diverse learning needs while focusing on academic, behavioral, and emotional development. A Specialized Paraprofessional primarily supports students in an educational setting, assisting with academic tasks, and providing social and emotional support. Their focus is on facilitating learning and social-emotional integration within the classroom. This role requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Academic Support: Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects. Provide one-on-one or small-group instructional support. Utilize strategies to enhance student learning.
- Social/Emotional/Behavioral Support: Provide emotional support and encouragement to students. Assist with social and emotional skills development. Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Use individual and general classroom management strategies to promote academic and social engagement. Support students in managing their emotions and behavior.
- Communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and other professionals. Collaborate with staff and supervisors as needed to assess and monitor concerns.
- Ensure overall safety and well-being for students in their care and supervision.
- Support students in related therapies as required.
- Work collaboratively with a supervisor when providing consultation and feedback.
- Participate in ongoing annual training and professional development opportunities
- Stay up-to-date on best practices in education and behavioral health
- Incorporate trauma-informed practices
- Maintain accurate timesheets and complete session notes in Central Reach
Team:
This role will be part of the school-based mental health services team, reporting to the NJ State and Regional Directors.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher
- Experience working with students with social and emotional challenges
Benefits:
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.
Who we are:
First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.
EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.
Salary : $19 - $21