Employment Opportunities

The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency posts positions for which it is seeking candidates here and at various other media outlets and websites.

Bookkeeper

Private school seeking Bookkeeper to perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. MS Office & QuickBooks required. Excellent salary/benefits.

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: Negotiable. EOE

Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

  • assemble, review and verify invoices and check requests
  • flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
  • sort, code and match invoices
  • set invoices up for payment
  • enter and upload invoices into system
  • track expenses and process expense reports
  • prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
  • prepare and perform check runs
  • post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
  • reconcile accounts payable transactions

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift. Monday to Friday.

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
  • QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email malvarez@njedda.org

Certified School Nurse – Immediate vacancy for a Certified School Nurse for a Private School for students with disabilities. Certification required. We are committed to excellence in education and provide a variety of related services such as PT, OT and Speech. Excellent salary and benefits. EOE.

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email malvarez@njedda.org

Direct Support Professional

Reports to Adult Center Supervisor

Job Description:

  • Support consumers to engage in activities that support their ISP Outcomes.
  • Support consumers in group and individual activities under the direction of the Activity Director.
  • Participate in daily program activity planning, preparation, and clean up.
  • Work as team member to support consumers with personal care needs for feeding, toileting, ambulating, transferring and health monitoring per ISP under the direction of the Client Care coordinator.
  • Assist consumers in therapeutic activities, etc., as deemed necessary by the therapy team.
  • Help create a positive compassionate environment.
  • Foster positive relationships.
  • Participate in daily documentation.
  • Attend all staff meetings, appropriate planning sessions, in-service workshops, trainings, etc.
  • Drive the Center’s vans for transporting consumers to and from their home daily, and in the community for community activities.
  • Perform any other tasks deemed necessary to the program supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid NJ State Driver’s License.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment physical, criminal background check and fingerprinting process.
  • Willing and able to develop positive relationships with staff, parents, and consumers.
  • Physical strength to lift and/or transfer clients with assistance.
  • Complete orientation and College of Direct Support courses in required timeframe.

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email: malvarez@njedda.org

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: This job description and specifications are not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle requirements of the position within the agency’s operation.

Teacher of the Handicapped/Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Immediate vacancy at an Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities.

Qualifications required: Applicant must possess a New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of the Handicapped (TOH) Certificate or a Standard, CEAS, or CE for Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) with an Elementary Education K-6, Middle School or a subject area certification.

Assist students in the learning process and the achievement of IEP goals, creates objectives for all lessons and is able to effectively communicate verbally or in writing with students, staff, and parents. Ability to plan and implement individualized and group lessons based on student assessment data; Ability to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, district representatives, and families; Consistently participates in professional development and strives to be a part of a positive school climate

Excellent Salary and Benefits – Equal Opportunity Employer

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email: malvarez@njedda.org

Physical Education Teacher

Description: To conduct adapted physical education classes to all students attending the school; Become familiar with the goals of each student set by the physical, occupational, and speech therapists, and prepare activities that will maximize the potential for each student to reach their goals; Provide a professional and positive learning environment for all students while incorporating gross motor, fine motor, and social skills; Prepare written lesson plans that will outline the activity and how it is relevant to the student’s goals and how it will be accomplished; Work cooperatively with therapists and teachers to develop a conducive learning environment for students to reach their potential level of independence.

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Physical Education; Valid Teaching Certification in Physical Education from New Jersey Department of Education.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract; Pay: Starting From $60,000 per year.

Benefits: 401(k); Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health insurance; Life insurance; Professional development assistance; Retirement plan; Tuition reimbursement; Vision insurance.

Grade school specialties: High school; Middle school.

Schedule: Day shift; Monday to Friday; No weekends.

Work setting: In-person; Private school;

Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred); Special education: 1 year (Preferred); License/Certification: NJDOE Teaching Certification in Physical Education (Required).

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email malvarez@njedda.org

Support Personnel – Cafeteria Aides – Lunch Aide
Part-time Position, High School and Elementary School locations

Experience Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with young children/children with special needs
  • Speak, read and write English

Special Requirements:

  • Pre-employement physical
  • Criminal background check
  • Fingerprinting
  • May require Hepatitis B immunization series

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email malvarez@njedda.org

Support Personnel – Paraprofessional – Teacher Aide

Overall Responsibility:

  • Provide staff support in an educational environment
  • Perform Para-professional work in assisting teachers and students
  • Assists certified staff in the instruction, supervision and training of individuals or groups of students (ages 3 to 21 years) with a variety of special education needs.
  • Work with children individually or in small groups providing instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activity
  • Work is performed under the direction of a certified teacher or administrator
  • May serve students with any of a combination of, the following conditions: mental retardation; severe physical/medical involvement; communication disorders (to include non-verbal); hearing/vision impairment; learning disorders; emotional disturbance; behavior disorders and to perform related duties as assigned

Interested parties submit resume and credentials by USPS mail, fax or email to:

NORTH JERSEY ELKS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCY
1481 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 07011
973-772-5171 FAX
ATTN: HR COORDINATOR
Email malvarez@njedda.org

Application’s submitted are current for only 60 days. At the conclusion of this time, if you have not heard from the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to fill out a new application.

The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. The North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency does not discriminate in hiring on the basis or race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or handicap.

All final candidates for employment must be finger printed for a criminal history background check prior to the start of employment. Pursuant to New Jersey Statutes 18A: 6-7.1 et seq., all employees of a public school district or of an agent contracted by that district, who have regular contact with pupils must submit to a criminal history background check. This law is effective for all employees hired or contracted by the district.