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 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 Classroom Assistant for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students who may have special needs.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.Implents crisis management techniques including defensive techniques in response to punches, kicks, etc. and will require the use physical restraint.Assists and lifts physically resistant individuals. with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center - School Program. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 09 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 31470.400 Annual Mid Range Salary 36084.240 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 High school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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.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.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. Preferred Qualifications Some college credits in an approved bachelor's degree program in psychology, special education, or related field.Completion of the DDDC undergraduate fieldwork course.Valid Driver's license. Two years of driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.Some knowledge of autism.Basic computer skills (i.e., Word processing, data entry, etc.). 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 Individuals in this position must be able to withstand blows to the chest, head, and other areas.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), 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, and staff moving about. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST0987 Posting Open Date 04/25/2024 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, 05/03/2024. 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 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. 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