Educational Assistant

Qualifications

48 College Credits or an Associate's Degree or passed the State Title I Paraprofessional Test Transcripts issued outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized, accredited credential evaluation service to determine U.S. equivalency Individual must be patient, flexible, and cooperative when helping students and colleagues Excellent communication and organizational skills when dealing with students, staff, parents, and administrators Knowledgeable of Genesis Compassionate and caring individual when assisting high school children Other duties as assigned by a Supervisor or Principal Hourly rate: $20.

00 per hour *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct.

It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.