Paraprofessionals - Positions available

McKeown Elementary School

Hampton Township (Sussex County)

(3) Full Time Paraprofessionals

Location: Marian E. McKeown Elementary School

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the pupil(s) and teacher in all personal care tasks and needs, including but not limited to, grooming, toileting, diapering, lifting, carrying of articles and materials, feeding, assisting and supervising the child in movement throughout the school, assisting with arrival dismissal and transportation needs, contacts to parent(s) or legal guardian(s), teachers and therapists.
2. Follows the direction of the teachers to reinforce educational skills of the student(s).
3. Encourages and helps the children to gain organization and independence.
4. Conforms and compiles to any special needs as are identified in any educational plan for the student(s).
5. Remains with the student throughout the school day for all classes, trips and schedules, unless otherwise directed.
6. Keeps the primary designated instructor informed of all needs of the student(s).
7. Follows any specific directions or tasks as assigned by the Superintendent/Principal/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications: Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education;
2. Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

Requirements: 

NJDOE criminal history clearance
Substitute Credentials Preferred

Start Date: December 2024

Salary: Based on HTEA agreement

Hampton Township Board of Education - EOE/AA

Contact Info: Mr. Brandt Anderson

Phone: 973-383-5300 ext. 224

Fax: 973-383-3834

Email: banderson@mckeown.org