Paraprofessional, PreK (School Year 2627)

Paraprofessional A PreK

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position ofParaprofessional.

Across the District our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A Paraprofessional in the Camden City School District will provide integral support to ensure exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The Paraprofessional will utilize their instructional organizational and communication skills to help equip students with the skills necessary to become informed successful citizens in a global economy. The Paraprofessional will collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role the Paraprofessional will work collaboratively to increase student achievement levels by working to support rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students assist in the monitoring of progress towards these goals and identify ways to best support the classroom. The Paraprofessional will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with teachers school staff parents guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in written oral and reading communication skills meeting Title 1 Compliance standards.
• Minimum of 48 college credits or Passing Score on theParaPro Assessment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Access)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel
• A valid drivers license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration
• Required criminal history background check physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)

Role & Responsibilities

Major roles and responsibilities for all Paraprofessional roles include but are not limited to:

• Provide daily reinforcement activities to improve students mastery of key skills under the direction of the teacher
• Provide additional support to ensure high quality differentiated instruction to students
• Assist in monitoring and enforcing rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Collaborate with General/Bilingual/Special Education teachers to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Assist in tracking student achievement and behavioral data
• Consistently implement and enforce rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
• Maintain monitor and report students grade and attendance records
• Support students in need of special services (when applicable)
• Commit to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
• Communicate effectively with teachers students families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attend and actively participate in all professional development team planning and data analysis meetings when necessary
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisors designee (may include but not limited to Teacher Co-Teacher Principal Department Chair and/or Department Head)

Early Childhood (PreK)

• Supports students with personal hygiene (potty training diapers etc.)
• Provides assistance to Pre-K students with special needs or medical needs
• Under the direction of classroom teachers provides academic assistance to all students
• Assists Teacher in assessing students abilities and contributes to the development and implementation of lesson plans and activities that meet the learning needs of the students
• Monitors the classroom and takes necessary action to minimize distractions and disruptions

An ideal candidate for a Paraprofessional role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

• A commitment to the success of all Camden students specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
• A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
• A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Evidence of self-motivation
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences

Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to:

• Sit stand walk speak and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach handle and operate tools computers or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close color peripheral and depth vision and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated air-conditioned ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times noise level especially during school hours assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents instructional materials and equipment-related chemicals.

Core Values

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the districts core values:

• Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths experiences and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
• Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
• Communication & Collaboration:We communicate openly and work collaboratively recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
• Solutions-oriented:With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us we focus on persistence resourcefulness and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

Additional Information

• Reports To: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Salary Range: Paraprofessionals Salary Guide
• Employment Period: Ten-month non- tenureable position
• Union Affiliation: Camden Education Associate (CEA)

Benefits

• Full medical dental prescription and vision coverage including spouse child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available including flexible spending accounts for childcare healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary: $31000.00

Starting Maximum Salary: $41875.00

HOW TO APPLY

Camden City School District is only accepting electronic applications. Please visit ourDistrict Website to submit your resume cover letter and references today. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendents approval)