Anticipated Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessionals

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Anticipated Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional at the elementary level.

The role supports classroom teachers by working with individual students or small groups to meet instructional objectives and maintain an organized, positive learning environment. The starting hourly rate is $20.76, with responsibilities including lesson planning support and progress assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits or ParaPro proficiency.
• Qualities for working with students and teachers.
• Aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Possess good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning lessons to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Assist with individuals and small groups in independent and remedial work.
• Guide learning toward district and school goals and objectives.
• Support enrichment and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with large group activities and manage classroom resources.
• Use instructional methods and materials aligned with objectives and maintain positive attitudes.

Skills

Qualities

Aptitude

Moral character

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Location: Elementary Schools

Date Available: 09/01/2026

TITLE: Anticipated Part-Time Instructional Paraprofessional (Elementary)

Starting hourly rate: $20.76

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Obtaining an associate's degree or higher, or completing 60 credits at an accredited college or university, or demonstrating proficiency through a formal State or local academic assessment, such as the ParaPro Assessment, in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
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.