Part-Time Paraprofessional (RY)

Wayne Township Public Schools; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional to assist in student learning and behavior reinforcement. This role involves supporting students academically and socially, ensuring a safe environment, and following the guidelines set forth by the school. Applicants need at least 60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment. This position is crucial for maintaining effective learning conditions for students with special needs and requires strong communication and support skills.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have minimum of 60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience in providing support to individuals with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports students by reinforcing personal, social, behavioral, and academic learning goals.
• Assists with classroom management, providing positive behavioral supports.
• Promotes student independence by helping them develop competence and self-confidence.
• Maintains a safe learning environment in various settings.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in various settings (lunchrooms, buses, playgrounds).
• Observe student actions, provide input, and collect data when required.
• Provide minor clerical assistance to staff as needed.
• Accept field trips, before/after school assignments when available.

Skills

Assisting students

Behavioral support

Classroom management

Self-care tasks assistance

Confidentiality

Education

Minimum of 60 college credits

Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Anticipated Part-Time Paraprofessional (RY) JobID: 4329

• Position Type: Educational Support Staff (Certified)/ Para Professional Instructional (cert)
• Date Posted: 1/8/2026
• Location: Ryerson Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/08/2026
• Closing Date: 02/28/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must have minimum of 60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the building principals and the oversight of a certified teacher or other certified staff, the paraprofessional assists/reinforces student instruction, behavior, social skills, community-based instruction, and activities of daily living. A paraprofessional may also assist with clerical and other related tasks to the instruction of students with special needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports students by reinforcing personal, social, behavioral, and academic learning goals. This may include assisting students with self-care tasks in the areas of eating, dressing, and toileting.
• Assists with classroom management, providing students with needed positive behavioral supports.
• Supports student participation in class activities providing prompting, cueing, modeling, and coaching as needed.
• Promotes student independence, fading supports when appropriate; helping students develop competence and self-confidence.
• Assists school staff in maintaining a safe and effective learning environment for academic and non-academic settings (i.e. lunchrooms, study halls, playgrounds and buses).
• Observes the actions of students and provides input and collects data, when required.
• Provides minor clerical assistance to certified staff.
• Accepts field trip, before and after school assignments if available.
• Maintains confidentiality of students at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

ANNUAL EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on non-certificated staff.

Approved: H-2018-9 10/19/17

SALARY: In accordance with WPA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The link is available on the Wayne Township Public Schools website under District Info.

BENEFITS

None

Postings current as of 2/20/2026 1:56:39 AM CST.

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