Job Description

Join our team of highly qualified professionals at New Jersey's preeminent autism center- The Alpine Learning Group.

Alpine Learning Group's school program, founded in 1988, is a New Jersey Department of Education approved school for students with disabilities. Alpine Learning Group's renowned ABA-based school program provides learners with autism and their families, comprehensive, scientifically-validated educational and behavioral services designed to foster individual growth and personal achievement.

Alpine Learning Group is a full day, twelve month program for learners ages 3-21. The instructional paraprofessional provides ABA-based teaching techniques in a classroom of five learners in a 1:1 to 1:2 staff to student ratio. Overseen by a certified teacher, the instructional paraprofessional delivers individualized programming across a wide range of curriculum areas while collecting and analyzing data to track learner progress.

Our Mission

We transform the lives of individuals with autism and their families by providing innovative, comprehensive, and scientifically-validated services across the life span.

We Value

• Partnership with families
• Our dedicated staff
• Meaningful outcomes
• Data-driven decision-making
• Excellence in research
• Compassion and respect
• Innovation

Full Time position: 35.5 hour work week - Monday, 8:30- 4:00 pm. Tuesday- Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for the assisting teachers in implementation of individualized skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment programs for learners enrolled in the day education program.

• Under guidance and direction of the classroom teacher, assists in reinforcing instructional and treatment programs.
• Assists with the arrival and dismissal of students.
• Monitors and assures the safety of students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.)
• Assists in collecting, summarizing, reporting data and evaluating students.
• Assists in the management of assigned students throughout the school day.
• Contributes to development of instructional and treatment programs.
• Responds to and reports emergencies/injuries as per Alpine Learning Group policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, pre-service training, and in-service training sessions
• Engages in professional development opportunities (conferences, etc.).
• Recommends materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists in proper maintenance of classroom, other areas of the facility, and grounds by informing administrators of any issues.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES:

Bachelor's degree

Experience working with learners with disabilities (preferred)

Experience working with children (preferred)

Valid driver's license

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Be of good moral character

Ability to successfully complete the Alpine Learning Group training program

Good communication skills

Facility with educational technology (e.g. tablets, computers)

Ability to work with diverse individuals and needs

Maintain confidentiality

CLEARANCES:

Compliance with Federal, State and NJDOE Personnel Code requirements, including but not limited to Mantoux TB test, Criminal History. Motor Vehicle Review, Citizenship Status

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, walking, standing, occasional running, some 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.

BENEFITS

After a 90-day waiting period, the candidate is eligible for a full benefits package which includes:

• A choice between three different medical plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental insurance
• Optional Vision plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short term and Long term disability insurance
• Retirement Plan (after one full year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• BCBA mentorship and supervision

EEO

Alpine Learning Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or other factors for all applicants, students and staff and welcomes all.