Classroom Assistant II - Temporary Casual

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Classroom Assistant II - Temporary Casual Posting Number 25TM0432 Department Douglass Developmnt Disab Cntr Overview

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.

The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Classroom Assistant for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Assists the certified special education teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center - School Program.

* Works with active students within a one-to-one or small group (2-4 students) format in a crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents and staff moving about.

* Supports classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; a greater percentage of work time will be spent implementing crisis management techniques including defensive techniques in response to punches, kicks, etc.

* Assists in maintaining the educational and behavioral records on student progress kept in each students designated notebook, under direct supervision of, or direction from a certified Special Education Teacher.

FLSA Nonexempt Salary Details $17.83/hourly Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time Working Hours 19.5 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Payroll Designation People Soft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

* Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.

* Ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs.

* Ability to communicate effectively, have

* Effective client service skills.

* Ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population.

Preferred Qualifications

* Some relevant experience working with children.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

* Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.

Special

Conditions:

Special Conditions

* In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child-abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or The New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the…