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.
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).