Part-Time Paraprofessionals (Job Coaches) for our Young Adult Program - Special Education - 2024-202

Ridgewood Public Schools | Rigdewood, NJ

  

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CountyBergen
Posted Date 9/09/2024
Expiration Date12/31/2024
Description Position: Part-Time Paraprofessionals (Job Coach) for Ridgewood's Young Adult Program - Special Education - 2024-2025 School Year

Position Summary: Seeking dedicated individuals to serve as paraprofessionals for our Young Adult Program titled STEPSS (School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success). This unique position offers the opportunity to work with students throughout the community as job coaches to help foster independence, employment skills, and life skills in our young adults. 
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive training to effectively support both teachers and students.

Qualifications: 
  • Experience working with children ages 3 to 21 years old.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage students' behavior.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with classroom teacher and education services staff.
  • Must be willing to fulfill physical needs of students.
  • Must be reliable and of good moral character.
  • Must meet criminal background check.

Working Conditions: Position is Part Time (5 days a week, 5.75 hours per day - total of 28.75 hours per week)
  • Job Coach - Step 1 is $29,756.00 per year 
Selection Procedure:  Candidates under consideration will be contacted by the hiring administrator, as positions occur, to schedule an interview.  

Application Procedure:
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.

 
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
County
Bergen

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