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Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech TherapyJobs in
Paramus, New Jersey
The Lenni Lenape Indians gave this land its
name. One of the earliest written versions of the name in
1708 called it Parames. Later it was referred to as Perampsus.
Experts on the Lenni Lenape language say that Perampsus means
literally "where there is worthwhile or fertile land".
Where there was fertile land, maize or corn was grown and
wild turkeys were also found in abundance. Thus, the meaning
of Paramus . . . "A fertile land where corn was grown
attracting wild turkeys".
On April 4, 1922, the Borough was incorporated. For additional
history and facts on Paramus, the following books are available
at the Paramus Public Library: Paramus a Chronicle of Two
Centuries, Frederick W. Bogert, 50th Anniversary Commemorative
Journal 1922-1972 and Paramus, New Jersey, and Applied Natural
Resource Inventory.
Paramus occupies 10.573 square miles, 6,767 acres. It is the
second largest among 70 municipalities in Bergen County.
There are over 7,892 homes in Paramus, of which 401 + are
two or more unit structures. Minimum lot size is 75' x 125'.
Homes range from $150,000 to $750,000. The population of Paramus
is approximately 25,100. Median household income as of 1989
is $58,995 compared to the county average of $49,249. Source:
U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1990.
Paramus is in the center of Bergen County and lies astride
Rt. 4, Rt. 17 and the Garden State Parkway; Exits 165 and
163 South; Exits 161,163 and 165 North. Surrounding towns
are Ridgewood, Washington Twp., Rochelle Park, Maywood, Emerson,
Oradell, River Edge and Fair Lawn. New York City is approximately
13 1/2 miles away.
The Paramus Public Schools is a nationally recognized district
and is composed of the following: 180 students in Early Childhood;
four elementary schools accommodating 1,423 students in grades
K-4; two middle schools of grades 5,6,7 and 8 with a combined
enrollment of 1,137; and a senior high school with an enrollment
of 1,083 students.
Paramus schools offer a comprehensive program that meets the
diverse needs of youngsters. Specialists are on the staff
in the fields of art, vocal and instrumental music, physical
education, computers, enrichment, speech, learning disabilities,
and supplemental instruction. Special education classes for
children with learning disabilities are being conducted in
the system.
The policy-making body of the Paramus Public Schools is the
nine members Board of Education that serves without pay and
is elected by the voters for three-year terms.
The Paramus Public Library provides special services and programs
for children and adults. There's Lots O' Tots, You Two, Story
times, CIRCLE programs, reflecting the residents' interests
and concerns are planned. Program schedules are available.
The combined libraries house 104,000 volumes. Videocassettes,
CD's, Books-on-Tape, newspapers, magazines, microforms, foreign
language materials, and an extensive collection of business
services are available. Circulation services are fully automated.
On-line computers give residents access to over 4 million
volumes at 67 area libraries. Also provide the public with
computer for Internet access. The Bergen Museum of Art &
Science is a non-profit, privately supported institution.
It has continually changing exhibitions of paintings, graphics,
sculpture and photography, featuring prominent New Jersey
artists and occasionally highlighting the work of artists
of international reputation. Lectures, seminars, demonstrations,
workshops, music and special programs are a regular part of
the museum calendar. The science related exhibits include
the Hackensack and Dwarskill Mastodons. The permanent collection
holds a large selection of fossils, minerals and rock specimen’s
artifacts from northern New Jersey Indians, bird specimens
from Bergen County, and a collection of tools from the Stone,
Bronze and Iron Ages. There is a Nature Room with live fish,
frogs, turtles, snakes and plants. Features monthly, concerts
by prominent performers. The New Jersey Children's Museum
is an interactive play and learning center where children
and adults can learn about the world and have a great time
together.
The Museum is designed for children from 1 to 8, but children
of all ages will enjoy their visit. All exhibits are child
friendly. Touching everything is very much encouraged. And
we're huge! Fifteen thousand square feet of carpeted exhibit
space is brightly decorated and divided into thirty different
rooms, each with its own unique and exciting theme.
The emphasis is on fun and learning. Every room has something
for your child to play with, hold, and turn on and off. Every
exhibit is fascinating, educational, interactive, and fun
for adults too!
Interested in pursuing a therapy job opportunity
in New Jersey? Fill out the application below to discuss current
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