1:1 Teacher Assistant (Multiply Disabled)

Bergen County Special Services School District; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services School District is seeking a 1:1 Teacher Assistant (Multiply Disabled) for BLESHMAN Regional Day School. This 10-month, non-certificated position requires supporting students with significant educational disabilities and collaborating with a dedicated team.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina to lift up to 25 lbs (with assistance), and willingness to learn the program’s technology.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities - preferred, not required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, technology that is used in the program.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 25 lbs

Experience with disabilities

Team player

Tech literacy

NJ residency

Job description

1:1 Teacher Assistant (Multiply Disabled)

Job ID: 3310

• Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: BLESHMAN REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL
• Date Available: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: 11/04/2026

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(MULTIPLY DISABLED)

(10 Months – Non-certificated)

BLESHMAN REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities - preferred, not required.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, technology that is used in the program.
• 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