Paraprofessional

ParaprofessionalMiddlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.The Paraprofessional provides dedicated, hands-on support to an individual student with specialized academic, behavioral, and social needs. This role is essential in ensuring the student can successfully access the general education curriculum and participate fully in the school community. Working under the guidance of classroom teachers and the Child Study Team, the Paraprofessional implements tailored instructional activities and behavior intervention strategies to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.Responsibilities:Provide direct, hands-on support to students with special education needs across academic, behavioral, and social domains within the classroom setting.Assist with the implementation of teacher-directed instructional activities and provide individualized and small-group academic support.Help students access and engage with the general education curriculum in alignment with their IEPs or 504 Plans.Support the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and utilize positive behavior supports to maintain a structured learning environment.Perform data collection related to student progress and behavior, including prompting, redirection, and reinforcement as needed.Assist students with organization, transitions, and daily routines to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.Support students with communication, social skills, and independent functioning as appropriate to their individual goals.Collaborate with teachers, case managers, related service providers, and administrators to ensure consistency in support.Essential Duties:Implements basic behavior strategies including reinforcement, prompting, and redirectionCommunicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadershipFollows all county, state, and federal policies and proceduresFollows professional ethics in all work-related activitiesKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Maintains strict confidentiality of all student and family informationSupports use of visual aids and structured instructional materialsDemonstrates patience, consistency, and flexibility with diverse student needsMaintains positive, professional attitude and willingness to learnDemonstrates reliability through consistent attendance and punctual daily performanceCollaborates effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational teamFollows teacher direction while supporting instructional and behavioral goalsMinimum Requirements:At least 30 credits or more from an accredited college or universityValid NJ Substitute Teacher CertificationNJ Criminal HistoryWork authorization in the U.S.Tuberculosis TestExperience is a plusOpportunities:Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low costNJ State Pension PlanPaid professional development opportunitiesPaid time offOpportunities for extra stipends8 hour shift - Monday to FridayWork Location: In personJob Types: Full-time, 10-Month ContractSalary Starting: $35,000 per year