Part Time Instructional Aide

Part Time Instructional Aide

Carteret Collaborative - Instructional Aide Services coordinates with the Carteret Public School District. Position is part time, ten (10) month position starting immediately pending criminal history clearance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm (unpaid half lunch break).

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, passing a criminal background check, and a physical examination within 30 days of employment. Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas, good communication skills, and knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices are required.

The instructional aide will report to the Educational Services Site Administrator and will assume all responsibilities as assigned pertaining to aide duties. The aide will provide students with a positive atmosphere and environment in which to learn and assist the teacher in taking care of the physical and emotional needs of the student.

Performance responsibilities include assisting in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and constructive learning experiences, establishing oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture, demonstrating ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers, and administration, maintaining ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration, data collection as determined by student IEPs, assisting the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non-teaching duties, attending trainings, meetings, and special programs as required, and adhering to all published school policies and regulations.

Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, lifting with hands and arms, pushing with whole body, and seeing. The position is classified as medium work.

Terms of employment include a ten-month annual contract, non-tenurable and/or extended school year. Evaluation is annual, minimum of one evaluation per year. Benefits include pension eligibility, sick, personal, and bereavement days. Salary follows the established MCESA Salary Guide.