Job Information
Rutgers The State University Classroom Assistant II (10 month) in Camden, New Jersey
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Classroom Assistant II (10 month) |
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Job Category | AFSCME 1761 (COLT) |
Department | Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd |
Overview | Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. |
Posting Summary | Early Learning Research Academy (ELRA), in partnership with Rutgers University-Camden seeks Classroom Assistant II. ELRA is an early childhood development and research center with programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. 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 | 35 |
Daily Work Shift | Day |
Work Arrangement | This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Grade | 09 |
Position Salary | Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. |
Annual Minimum Salary | 31470.40 |
Annual Mid Range Salary | 36084.24 |
Annual Maximum Salary | 41511.37 |
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. |
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Terms of Appointment | Staff - 10 month |
Position Pension Eligibility | PERS |
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. 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. |
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Special Conditions | All staff working with the early childhood program are required successfully complete a Child Abuse Record of Information (CARI) background check , as well as NJ Criminal History Record Information background check (CHRI). |
Posting Number | 24ST1315 |
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Posting Open Date | 05/30/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00am on June 07, 2024. For additional information on positions posted on the Camden campus, call 856-225-6475. |
Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
City | Camden |
State | NJ |
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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.
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. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement