Classroom Assistant Ii (Ds)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Classroom Assistant II (DS)
Job Category
AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department
GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr
Overview
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Classroom Assistant II (DS) 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.
• 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. and will require the use physical restraint.
• Individuals in this position must be able to withstand blows to the chest, head and other areas, and must be able to assist and lift physically resistant individuals. with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center - School Program.

General Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the certified teacher, assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, some or all who may have special needs or assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for adults with special needs.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
30869.220
Annual Mid Range Salary
36190.300
Annual Maximum Salary
41511.370
Standard Hours
35.00
Union Description
AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children.
• Positions that support certified special education teachers/teachers of the handicapped, who work predominantly with developmentally disabled or other special needs populations, also require the ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population.
• Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• May require the ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments. May require a valid driver's license, two years of driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers' Defensive Driving Course.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

• Some college credits in an approved bachelor degree program in psychology, special education, or related field.
• Completion of the DDDC undergraduate fieldwork course
• N.J. Driver's license.
• Some knowledge of autism.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., word processing, data entry, etc.) helpful.

Equipment Utilized

• Educational materials and software (language arts materials, math workbooks, handwriting curriculum, etc.).
• Microsoft Excel spread sheet/graphing program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 - 21 years or adults), driving vans or other vehicles. Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

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 university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis.
• In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.
• Required to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment.

Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0021
Posting Open Date
01/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 01/12/2024. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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