Anticipated Part-time Paraprofessional

Union Township School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Union Township School District is seeking two Anticipated Classroom Aide: Paraprofessionals at Union Township Middle School. Two part-time positions are available with morning and afternoon shifts to support instructional activities.

The roles involve assisting teachers, supervising students, handling materials, and performing clerical tasks. A high school diploma is required; board-determined terms apply and health benefits are not provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning displays.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance reports, collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home.
• Helps very young students with their clothing, snack time routine, and toileting activities.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child growth & development

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 9/14/2026

Location: Union Township Middle School

TITLE: Anticipated Classroom Aide: PARAPROFESSIONAL

2 Part time Paraprofessionals needed (no health benefits)

AM Part-time para hours: 9 am - 12:35 pm

PM Part-time para hours: 12 pm - 3:35 pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO: Principal/Classroom Teacher

SUPERVISES: Assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher, principal or other designated certified personnel.

JOB GOAL: To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning displays.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance reports, collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home.
• Helps very young students with their clothing, snack time routine, and toileting activities.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of education.

annual evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations

Legal References

• N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2 Approval of paraprofessional staff
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations