Job Description:
Bloomfield Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Instructional Assistant for Special Education at Laurel Elementary.

Department/Assigned School: Laurel Elementary
Reports to:  Director/Asst. Director Student Support Services/Building Principal
Bargaining unit:  BFEP
Work year:   2025/26 School year (Summer hours may be available)

Essential Duties:

• Reinforce academic instruction, previously taught by the teacher, to students.
• Monitor student behavior and respond appropriately.
• Implement modifications and accommodations made to student's curriculum and learning environment.
• Assist classroom/supervising teacher in maintaining daily classroom routines and discipline.
• Participate in mandated professional development activities provided by SSS Department and/or Board of Education including but not limited to Mandated Reporter Training, Physical Management Training (PMT), and Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS).
• Perform non-instructional duties (e.g., lunch, recess, changing etc.) as directed.
• Provide physical support for physically and emotionally disabled students.
• Assist students in performing personal hygiene tasks.
• Implement prescriptive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Take direction from Supervising Teacher and/or SET, BCBA and administrators.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree, 60 college credits or have passed the Para Pro Exam.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibit understanding, patience, and a positive attitude with children.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Communicate clearly and courteously, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *

•  Regularly required to move from location to another location.
• Ability to run, walk, sit, stand, and remain alert on a daily basis.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.

EOE