1:1 Teacher Assistant (Multiply Handicapped)

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

Job summary

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 school year for the following position: 1:1 Teacher Assistant (Multiply Handicapped) at VISIONS PROGRAM @ WESTBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL. This is a 10‑month, non-certificated support staff role at Visions Paramus/Middle School.

Salary range listed is $32,935 to $46,685, with posting dates of 9/16/2026 and closing 9/30/2026. NJ residency is required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more with assistance.
• Experience working with Multiply Handicapped population - preferred.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Effective written expression

Oral communication

Experience with disabilities

Physical ability

Multiply Handicapped experience

New Jersey residency

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff Non-Certificated
• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
• Location:
  VISIONS PARAMUS/MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  09/19/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2026

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 HANDICAPPED)

(10 Months – Non-certificated)

VISIONS PROGRAM @ WESTBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Qualifications:

• 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 Multiply Handicapped population - preferred.
• 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

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