PT Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teachers Aide) - Neptune Elementary Schools

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; España; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Personal days

NJ State Pension enrollment

Job summary

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District is seeking a Part-time Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teacher's Aide) for Midtown Community Elementary School. The role assists students under teacher supervision and may cover duties across district elementary schools. The position runs typically 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

with an unpaid 30-minute break, 2 or 3 days per week. Requirements include a High School Diploma and 60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro, with benefits including sick/personal days and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro preferred.
• Experience with children in a school setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and be a citizen or eligible resident.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned students with daily activities and transitions.
• Support students and reinforce material under teacher supervision.
• Move with students between classes and help achieve instructional goals.
• Provide behavioral, academic and social-emotional support as needed.
• Ensure attendance, punctuality and appropriate professional conduct.
• Support students with physical limitations and safe bus routines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Criminal history clearance

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro

Job description

PT Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teachers Aide) - Neptune Elementary Schools JobID: 761

• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026
• Location:
  Neptune-Midtown Community ES
• Date Available:
  11/10/2026

Part-time Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teacher's Assistant) - This part-time position is 2 or 3 days per week and helps cover daily absences. This individual will report to Midtown Community Elementary School in the morning to receive the day's assignment. The assignment could be in any elementary school in the district!

Salary: $21.65/ hour
Paid time off - Sick & Personal days

Times: Typically 8:15 a.m.- 2:45 pm with an unpaid 30min break

*Enrollment in NJ State Pension System / School Calendar*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Sixty (60) or more college credits at an approved institution of higher education and/or proof of passing the Praxis Parapro Assessment Test (preferred)
• Preferred experience with children in a school setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Student Services or appropriate Administratoras designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and toileting students when necessary.
• Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the teacher to help students reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
• Under the classroom teacher's supervision, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Accompany student(s) to whom assigned from class to class around the building.
• Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Make an effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s).
• Maintain good attendance, appearance, and punctuality.
• Assist students, as appropriate, when a student has physical limitations or is wheelchair‑bound.
• Meet student(s) at the school bus at the start of the student's school day and ensurestudent(s) are safely placed on the school bus at the end of the day, whennecessary.

Perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or his/ her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Paraprofessional must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, visual acuity, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

PLEASE NOTE:

*Students are K-5 multiply disabled. Responsibilities include providing behavioral, academic and social‑emotional support under the direction of the lead teacher or BCBA. Diapering and toileting support may be required on an as‑needed basis.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part‑time

- 10 months

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC'sboard policy on evaluation of supportpersonnel.

MOESC - WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER