Instructional Paraprofessional Level 1

Transform Your Career Goals with Alpine Learning Group Are you ready to make a difference while building a career that transforms lives, including yours? At Alpine Learning Group, every day offers the chance to help learners with autism and their families achieve meaningful, personalized outcomes, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.As an instructional paraprofessional, you'll join a close-knit team that values resilience, flexibility, and a culture of continuous feedback. From the start, you'll benefit from comprehensive training and mentorship, gaining hands-on experience while learning from seasoned experts dedicated to your growth. We're committed to supporting your career advancement with resources such as paid professional development, generous tuition reimbursement, free supervision, and mentorship hours to become a BCBA or NJ certified Special Education Teacher or to pursue other professional pathways. Along the way, your hard work and dedication will be celebrated with ongoing recognition, encouragement, and opportunities to thrive.Joining Alpine isn't just about starting a job-it's about embarking on a journey with a team that inspires, supports, and celebrates your passion for making a difference. Whether your aspirations lie in special education, behavioral science or beyond, Alpine can be the launch pad for your dream career.Start your transformative journey with Alpine Learning Group today.Apply now to be part of something extraordinary.Primary Responsibilities:Assist with the arrival and dismissal of students.Assist in reinforcing both instructional and treatment programs developed by the classroom teacherMonitor and assure the safety of learners in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.)Assist in collecting, summarizing, and reporting dataAssist in evaluating learnersAssist in the management of assigned learners throughout the school dayContribute to the development of instructional and treatment programsRespond to and report emergencies/injuries as per Alpine Learning Group policies and proceduresAttends staff meetings, pre-service training, and in-service training sessionsEngage in professional development opportunities (conferences, etc.)Recommend materials, equipment, and suppliesAssist in proper maintenance of classroom, other areas of the facility, and grounds by informing administrators of any issuesProficient with educational technology (e.g. tablets, computers)Ability to work with diverse individuals and needsQualifications/Certificates:Associates Degree (or equivalent credits), Bachelor's degree (preferred)Experience working with learners with disabilities (preferred)Experience working with children (preferred)Valid full and current driver's licenseSitting, walking, standing, occasional running, lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination when guiding students, ability to supervise play and exercise routines, vision and hearing and receptive and expressive language abilities as suited to instructional and behavioral needs of one's students.Clearances:Compliance with Federal, State and NJDOE Personnel Code requirements, including but not limited to Mantoux TB test, Criminal History. Motor Vehicle Review, Citizenship StatusSchedule:Full Time position: 35.5-hour work week - Monday, 8:30- 4:00 pm. Tuesday- Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pmSalary: Commensurate with credentials