Paraprofessional

ESS
US - New Jersey - Trenton
October 29, 2024

Paraprofessional

Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher and/or school administrator, ESS paraprofessionals supplement student education and assist classroom teachers with instructional, behavior management, and/or administrative duties. They support the physical, behavioral, and academic needs of a specific student or group of students with special needs throughout the school day.

Paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.

Responsibilities
Provide instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher for individual students and/or small groups of students
Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class, following teachers' established routines and procedures
Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned, in the absence of the regular teacher
Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, hallways, during specials, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs as directed
Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)
Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; help with translation and hygienic needs when necessary
Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
Assist with bus loading and unloading during arrival and departure of students
Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedure

Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Valid NJ criminal history letter
Negative tuberculosis test obtained for employment

Fo r more information on New Jersey's requirements and process, click here .

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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