What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Teacher Aide ( NBOE) position at Newark Public Schools?
- Position Type:
- Date Posted: 11/19/2021
- Location: Human Resource Services - 404
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
Per Diem Teacher Aide
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the aforementioned position.
DEFINITION: Under direction, the per diem teacher aide will provide direct aide to teachers and other certificated staff members. The teacher aide will assist in carrying out classroom activities and will support student(s) in completing their daily activities. Other related duties may be assigned to support student(s) safety and learning.
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Provides direct aide to classroom teachers in maintaining a neat, orderly classroom, in specific programs such as health and physical education, in the preparation of a laboratory and audiovisual program, in reading to children, and in accompanying singing and dancing with music instruments.
- Monitors classroom if teacher leaves for brief periods.
- Arranges indoor games.
- Corrects standardized and informal tests.
- Helps students who were absent or who need additional attention with work assignments.
- Works with individual children or small groups in developing simple understanding skills or appreciation.
- May aid in drill work with word, phrase, and number flash cards.
- Performs clerical duties including taking attendance, typing, copying, and keeping records of non-confidential data.
- Collects money and regulates behavior of students in the lunch room.
- Prepares bulletin boards.
- Aids disabled children.
- May assist in maintaining decorum in cafeteria, playground, study halls, gym, and locker rooms.
- Monitors classrooms.
- Directs children to buses.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Teacher Aides may float between classrooms or between schools.
(Creole, Spanish, Portguese, American Sign Language, Etc)
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of teaching and school problems, practices, and procedures as they affect children.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work with a variety of people.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
SALARY, TERMS & AFFILIATION
- Salary Range: $16.58 Hourly
- Employment Period: 10 months
- Union Affiliation: NTU
Opening Date: July 1, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
How To Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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