1:1 Paraprofessional - AFTER SCHOOL

NOTICE OF VACANCY
 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATLANTIC COUNTY

INTERNAL ONLY
  
Pre-K - 8 School District seeks exceptional candidates for SY 2025-26 for:

1:1 Paraprofessional - PM Kids Corner

Our district is excited to offer an opportunity for our current FULL TIME paraprofessionals to earn additional money working 1:1 with a student during Kids Corner.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to student success
• Exceptional adaptability and initiative
• Outstanding collaboration and professional skills

Terms of Employment: Temporary - Daily - 2:30 - 6:00 PM

Location is Shaner, due to hours Shaner OR Davies staff are eligible
                              
Salary Range: $22/hour in accordance with HTEA Contract.
 
Applicants need to upload a letter of interest.
 
Closing Date: 4.2.26
  
Hamilton Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

From PDF Description

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION CODE: 9101
NONCERTIFIED
Paraprofessionals
TITLE: CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Good oral and written communication skills
4. Appointment may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid,
and /or behavioral management training.
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency
within one year of employment
* In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals
(teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an
associate’s degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in
teaching reading, writing, and math.
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Early Childhood Education/Building Principal/Classroom Teacher
SUPERVISES: Assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of
the certified classroom teacher, principal or other designated certified personnel.
JOB GOAL:
To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental
and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher. To assist in the supervision of classroom activities under
the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher. To assist the classroom teacher by working
with individual and small groups of students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Educational Duties
1. Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program. Checks with teachers
for instructions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
2. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills
introduced by the teacher. Effectively uses verbal, non-verbal, writing and listening skills.
3. Teaches and models school/classroom rules of behavior. Upholds the student conduct code.
4. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
5. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
6. Prepares and distributes teaching materials as directed.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL (continued)
7. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with
students.
8. Monitors student work, as assigned by the teacher. Encourages student creativity using music, art and
play activities. Helps develop activities that address the learning styles of each student. Offers help
when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Avoids being intrusive. Solves
student concerns discreetly.
9. Supports a respectful and inclusive educational environment. Helps students with having a wide range of
maturity and developmental levels, or with disabilities, participate in appropriate peer group activities as
directed. Reinforces concepts introduced by the teacher. Maintains a positive and courteous learning
environment.
10. Helps students with a wide range of developmental levels learn social skills. Models appropriate,
respectful behavior.
Hygiene and safety
1. Helps students with their clothing, snack time routine, and toileting activities.
2. Helps students with hand-washing routines.
3. Prepares snacks. Helps feed students when appropriate.
4. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.
5. Oversees rest periods when applicable
6. Performs other related duties as assigned
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.
LEGAL REFERENCES:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2 Approval of paraprofessional staff
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.
Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95, Title 1, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.
Title I Paraprofessional Draft Non-Regulatory Guidance, November 15, 2002
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL (continued)
ANNUAL
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law
and the provisions of the board’s policy on evaluations
Approved by: Board of Education
Date: 8-28-24
Revised:
LEGAL REFERENCES:
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-7 Paraprofessional approval
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, Title I Part A, Section 1119 Qualifications for teachers and
paraprofessionals, 20 U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.
Title I Paraprofessional Draft Non-Regulatory Guidance, November 15, 2002
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