1:1 Teacher Assistant

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

BCSS, Bergen County Special Services, announces an opening for a 1:1 Teacher Assistant (10 months, non-certificated) in the Springboard program for the 2026-2027 school year. The position requires supporting students with disabilities and collaborating with the education team.

Applicants must demonstrate effective written and oral expression, be able to lift up to 25 lbs, complete Elwyn training, and reside in New Jersey within one year of hire; work will be in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work which requires frequent lifting and bending. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Willing and able to complete Elwyn training.
• Willing to work with students in a community setting
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Written & Oral

Disability Experience

Physical Ability

Elwyn training

Community setting

NJ residency

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated


• Date Posted: 9/24/2026


• Location: SPRINGBOARD


• Date Available: 10/01/2026


• Closing Date: 10/08/2026

BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 school year for the following position:

1:1 TEACHER ASSISTANT

(10 Months - Non-certificated)

SPRINGBOARD PROGRAM

Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral expression.


• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.


• Must be able to perform physical work which requires frequent lifting and bending. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.


• Willing and able to complete Elwyn training.


• Willing to work with students in a community setting


• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range: $32,935-$46,685

BCSS Education Association Contract 2023-2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER