1:1 Aide – Special Ed, Elementary School

Pillar Care Continuum; Livingston, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Plan

401k (Up to 4% Match)

Term & Whole Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount for Local Childcare Program

Job summary

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a dedicated 1 on 1 Aide/Paraprofessional for Pillar Elementary School in Livingston, NJ. This full-time role supports teachers, assists with instructional activities, daily living tasks, and student engagement in a structured classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some college coursework, or a Substitute Certificate, with a preference for experience with children who have disabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Substitute Certificate (or eligible) or experience in a similar position/school.
• Preference for experience with children with special abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all areas of instruction including daily routines, academics, specials, assemblies, daily living skills, therapy groups, including aquatic and hippo therapy, and any other appropriate classroom and school activity.
• Assists students with daily living skills, feeding/eating, toileting, and special classes. Fosters student independence, socialization, and self-esteem.
• Assists in adapting instructional activities and materials according to learner needs and individualized programs. Assists teachers in preparation of art displays, instructional materials, bulletin boards, etc.
• Follows through on directions and student program requirements; able to work independently and with minimal direction for daily routines and lessons/activities.
• Responds appropriately to input and direction from teachers and other team members, while also demonstrating initiative.
• Demonstrates effective strategies, as per school guidelines, for the management of student behavior.
• Assists students arriving and departing from buses. Supervise students according to bus duty schedule.
• Supports and carries out within the classroom recommendations from therapists including sensory diets, feeding plans, AAC communication strategies, and meeting therapeutic IEP goals. Follows safety procedures and guidelines with adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, special standers, walkers, strollers, and other pieces of equipment, seeking guidance when needed.
• Acts as a good role model by always maintaining appropriate classroom behavior and conversation in front of students and visitors.

Skills

ASL (American Sign Language)

Education

High School graduate

College coursework

Substitute Certificate (or eligible)

Job description

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a dedicated 1 on 1 Aide/Paraprofessional for Pillar Elementary School in Livingston, NJ. This full-time role supports teachers, assists with instructional activities, daily living tasks, and student engagement in a structured classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some college coursework, or a Substitute Certificate, with a preference for experience with children who have disabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more.