Aide 1:1 @ CCTEC

JOB TITLE

AIDE - 1:1

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Students

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB

Assists in the supervision of an individual student, as identified by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan, under the direction and supervision of a certified classroom teacher, Principal or other designated certified personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Aide - 1:1 shall

• 1. Possess a High School Diploma; college level coursework in education or related field *
• 2. Have knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
• 3. Demonstrate the ability to use current district technological platforms, Google Education

Suite, data management platforms, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

• 4. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• 6. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal

Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

• 7. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
• 8. Provide information that includes current/former employers within the last twenty (20) years in which the employment involved direct contact with children ; a written authorization that consents to current and former employers disclosing certain information; and a written statement as to whether the applicant has any employment history regarding child abuse and/or sexual misconduct in accordance with

N.J.S.A.18A:6-7.6.

• 9. Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

• 10. Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C.

6:3-4A.4.

Job Description

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• 11. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

*In programs funded with federal Title 1 funds, or in district-wide Title 1 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.

VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY

• 1. District Application, resume and references.
• 2. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
• 3. Applicable Transcripts.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

The Aide - 1:1 shall be employed under the following terms:

• 1. Work year of ten months.
• 2. Salary or hourly wage, benefits, and leave time as specified in the Collective Bargaining

Agreement.

• 3. Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Aide - 1:1 shall

• 1. Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• 2. Work with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• 3. Operate and care for equipment used by an individual student in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• 4. Help an individual student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• 5. Assist in taking care of the physical needs of an individual student that may include assistive devices and/or prosthetics, lifting a student in and out of a wheelchair, assist in using the lavatory, moving throughout the building, etc.
• 6. Assist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the student from transportation, buses or vans.
• 7. Assist the student with various projects and curricular activities, if needed.
• 8. Assist, under the direction of a teacher/consultant, in the collection of and administration of behavior management systems, if needed.
• 9. Participate in in-service training as assigned.
• 10. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• 11. Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Principal or assigned supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
• 12. Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• 1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• 2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• 3. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• 4. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American

Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

• 5. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• 1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• 2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• 3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• 4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• 5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

EVALUATION

The Principal and assigned supervisor shall evaluate the Aide - 1:1 in accordance with Policy No. 4221 or

4222, Regulation No. 4221 or 4222, this Job Description and such other criteria as shall be established by the Board of Education.