Teacher Assistant

Description :

POSITION : TEACHING ASSISTANT (Special Education School ages 3-21) – 10 months

SALARY RANGE : A08 $34,025.07 - $47,286.83

LOCATION : A. HARRY MOORE SCHOOL

RESPONSIBILITIES : Under supervision of a certified, professional Teacher in a state school or institution, acts as direct care personnel in the classroom and assists with self-help (toileting, changing diapers for students ages 3 to 21 adolescent and adult students) , academic, behavioral (Physically Restrain students with behavior outbursts), social, vocational, and recreational activities designed for children and / or young adults; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS : Assists the classroom Teacher in obtaining and preparing materials and equipment for teaching-learning activities including paper, arts and crafts, pictures, visual, and motion picture Technology. Under supervision of a certified Teacher in a state school or institution, acts as direct care personnel in the classroom and assists the students with self-help (toileting, changing diapers for students ages 3 to 21 adolescent and adult students) , behavioral (physically restrain students with behavioral outbursts), social, vocational, and recreational activities designed for children and / or young adults; does other related duties as required. Helps prepare visual aids, updates bulletin boards, and arranges displays of student work. Keeps the classroom in a neat and orderly condition, adjusts room lighting and heating, and arranges chairs and desks as required for different activities. Assists in keeping records of attendance, illness, and student performance and behavior.

All teaching assistants are required to possess a high school diploma, with some college preferred. The teaching assistant should have a background working with a multiple disabled population. In addition, the teaching assistant needs to be able to provide academic support to the teachers, physical transfers for students in wheelchairs, self-help (toileting, changing diapers for students ages 3 to 21 adolescent and adult students), physically restrain students with behavioral outbursts ("Handle with Care" Training Provided), and should have patience working with the students. The teacher assistant will receive direction from the teachers and therapists. The direct supervisor of the teaching assistant will be the assistant principal. Additional supervision will come from the Principal and the Pupil Services Coordinator.

NOTE : Since this is an entrance level position, there are no formal education and / or experience requirements. Appointees must be able to physically restrain students ("Handle with Care" Training Provided), toilet train (change diapers of adolescent and adult students) and apply self-care skills, physically lift, move, and position students as needed.

LICENSE :  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION :  Sixty College Credits Preferred. NJ Substitute License or ability to obtain one is  preferred .

To apply for this position refer to the NJCU website at : http : / / www.njcu.edu / hr / employment

New Residency Law

Effective September 1, 2011 all employees of State and Local Government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for State or local government as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment."

New Jersey City University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants.

New Jersey City University is a Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus. For the health of our employees, students and visitors, smoking, vaping and tobacco use is not permitted on campus. This includes all buildings, grounds and parking lots.

SAME Applicants : Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc.) by the closing date indicated above. For more information, please visit , email : [email protected], or call CSC at (833) 691-0404

Cut-Off Date for Filing Applications : Open until filled

New Jersey City University (NJCU) is not accepting applications from third party recruiters for this position. Any resumes, curriculum vitae or applications submitted to NJCU for this position shall be deemed the property of NJCU and no commissions or referral fees shall be paid.