Anticipated Paraprofessional (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in District is seeking an Anticipated Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year, full-time or part-time. You will assist the teacher with individual students or small groups, helping them reach skill levels in line with class objectives and available resources.

The position involves supporting classroom organization, assisting with lesson plans, and helping maintain a productive, respectful learning environment under supervision.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent.
• Qualities for working with students and teachers.
• Aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning lessons and meeting student needs.
• Work with individuals and small groups on independent and remedial tasks.
• Support learning toward district and school goals.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work as directed.
• Assist with large group activities.
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Assess student progress regularly and report results.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of students.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and Superintendent.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Aptitude for tasks

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted

7/30/2026

Location

District

Date Available

09/03/2026

Anticipated Paraprofessional (Full-time and Part-time)

Salary for the 2026-2027 school year: full-time $150.50/day and part-time $20.76/hour

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Successful completion of two years of college or such alternatives as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
• 2. Qualities necessary for working with students and teachers.
• 3. Aptitude for the tasks involved.
• 4. Possess good moral character.

REPORTS TO

Classroom teacher and Principal

JOB GOAL

• 1. To assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels as a class or individually.
• 2. To assist the teacher in providing a well-organized smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PROFICIENCY

• 1. Develop a good rapport with students and teachers.
• 2. Ability to organize and communicate.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Assist the teacher in planning lessons that strive to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• 2. Assist the classroom teacher with individuals and small groups of students in independent and remedial work.
• 3. Guide the learning program toward achievement of district and school goals and objectives.
• 4. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• 5. Assist with such large group activities.
• 6. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
• 7. Assist the teacher in assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.
• 8. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• 9. To perform such duties as assigned and within the scope of employment as determined by the Principal and approved by the Superintendent of Schools.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and State Statutes.