Anticipated Part-time Special Education Classroom Aide

Harrison Township School District; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison Township School District invites applications for a part-time Special Education Classroom Aide to support students across classroom settings at Pleasant Valley School. Starting salary is $24.10 per hour with ongoing evaluation by the Supervisor of Student Services.

Requirements include 30 college credits or successful Para-Pro completion, and demonstrated ability to assist with students’ physical and behavioral needs throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Must have 30 college credits or have passed the ParaPro assessment.
• Demonstrates good moral character per district standards.
• Ability to assist with students physically and behaviorally during school day.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering instructional materials and interventions.
• Monitor student behavior during non-instructional periods and meals.
• Provide personal care support as needed and help with data collection for behavior plans.

Skills

ParaPro Exam

Student Support

Behavioral Support

Moral Character

College Credit Hours

Education

30 College Credits

Job description

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Aide

Date Posted:

10/28/2026

Location:

Pleasant Valley School

Closing Date:

11/13/2026

Harrison Township School District has an anticipated opening for a part-time Special Education Classroom Aide to support special education students across classroom settings. Qualified candidate must possess a minimum requirement of 30 (thirty) hours of college credit or a successful Paraprofessional Assessment. Starting salary $24.10/hour.

Qualifications:

1. The minimum educational requirement for this position will be 30 (thirty) hours of college credit or successful completion of the Para-Pro examination (1755)
2. Person must be of good moral character:
3. Knowledge of and the ability to assist with students physically and behaviorally throughout designated times within the school day.

I. Relationship to the Supervisor of Student Services:

• A. The Special Education Aide will be supervised and formally evaluated yearly by the Supervisor of Student Services in accordance to N.J.A.C. 6:28-4.1(f).
• B. Participate in periodic meetings as convened by or asked to attend by the Supervisor of Student Services.

II. Relationship to the Teacher of the Handicapped / Teacher of Students with Disabilities:

1. Assist in preparing instructional materials for targeted instruction as set forth by the teacher
2. Monitor student behavior during non-instructional periods
3. Assist with supervision during meals and snacks
4. Provide specific personal care for students (e.g., toileting/self-care, feeding, repositioning, sensory diet).
5. Work in conjunction with the classroom teacher and BCBA to observe, record, and chart students' behavioral responses (i.e. data collection)
6. Model good effort, communication, and behavior.
7. Implement behavioral plans
8. Assist with the use of assistive technology
9. Assist with individualized class instruction
10. Implement and reinforce teacher-developed instruction
11. Assist students with disabilities become more interdependent with peers
12. Contribute ideas and suggestions in regard to positive behavior support, accommodations and modifications
13. Participate in team meetings

III. Relationship to Students With Special Needs:

• A. Assist students with special needs with instructional tasks as deemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
• B. Supervise students with special needs during non-instructional periods.

Evaluation:

The performance of duties shall be evaluated by the Supervisor of Student Services.