1:1 Teacher Assistant (Hearing Impaired)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services in Hackensack (Union Street School for the Deaf) seeks a 1:1 Teacher Assistant (Hearing Impaired) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, non-certificated position supports students with significant educational disabilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Experience working with the hearing impaired - preferred.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Effective written and oral expression

Disabilities experience

Enthusiasm for supporting students

Physical ability (lifting 25 lbs)

Hearing impaired - preferred

New Jersey residency within 1 year

Education

High School diploma

Job description

BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated

Date Posted: 8/26/2026

Location: HEARING IMPAIRED PROGRAM UNION STREET SCHOOL

Date Available: 08/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/09/2026

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

1:1 TEACHER ASSISTANT (HEARING IMPAIRED)

(10 Months - Non-certificated)

HIP Hackensack, Union Street School for the Deaf

Qualifications

1. High School diploma.
2. Effective written and oral expression.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
5. Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
6. Experience working with the hearing impaired - preferred.
7. 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