Anticipated Part-time Special Education Classroom Aide

Harrisontwp; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison Township School District seeks a part-time Special Education Classroom Aide to support students across classroom settings at Pleasant Valley School. The role focuses on assisting instructional activities, supervising students, and providing personal care as needed.

Qualified candidates must have 30 hours of college credit or a successful ParaPro assessment. Starting salary is $24.10 per hour, with evaluation by the Supervisor of Student Services and opportunities to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 30 hours of college credit or successful Para-Pro examination (1755).
• Must demonstrate good moral character.
• Ability to assist with students physically and behaviorally during the school day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor student behavior during non-instructional periods.
• Supervise meals and snacks for students.
• Provide personal care for students (toileting/self-care, feeding, repositioning, sensory diet).
• Observe, record, and chart students' behavioral responses with data collection.
• Assist with use of assistive technology and individualized instruction.
• Participate in team meetings and implement teacher-developed instruction.

Education

30 hours of college credit or ParaPro exam (1755)

Job description

Anticipated Part-time Special Education Classroom Aide JobID: 462

• 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. 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. 2. Person must be of good moral character:
3. 3 . Knowledge of and the ability to assist with students physically and behaviorally throughout designated times within the school day.

The responsibilities include the following:

I. Relationship to the Supervisor of Student Services:

1. 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).
2. 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:

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

III. Relationship to Students With Special Needs:

1. A. Assist students with special needs with instructional tasks asdeemed appropriate by the classroom teacher.
2. B. Supervis e students with special needs during non-instructional periods.

Evaluation:

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