Autism Support Classroom Aide (10-Month)

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; Ernston (NJ); On-site; USD 23,356 - 29,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension enrollment

Bereavement days

Job summary

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey invites applications for an Instructional Aide at the Center for Lifelong Learning, a public Pre-K to 21 school for students with autism and multiple disabilities, located at 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin, NJ 08859. This ten-month position runs Monday–Friday, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm (unpaid lunch).

Start date is September 1, 2026, pending clearance. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, data collection, and supporting students with daily activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Submit to and pass a criminal background check
• Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas
• Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• Good communication skills: verbal, written and listening in order to properly follow procedures as per student IEPs
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• To assist in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and provides constructive learning experiences.
• To establish oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
• To demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• To maintain ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration.
• Data Collection as determined by student IEP's.
• To assist the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non-teaching duties including but not limited to; assisting students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks, assisting students in bus transportation, management and supervision of students, clerical work and maintaining an environment which is conducive to learning.
• To attend trainings, meetings and special programs as required.
• To adhere to all published school policies and regulations, including those which pertain to employees' attendance, work invoices, confidentiality of information, supervision of students and safety.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Follow IEP procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey invites applications for an Instructional Aide at the Center for Lifelong Learning, a public Pre-K to 21 school for students with autism and multiple disabilities, located at 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin, NJ 08859. This ten-month position runs Monday–Friday, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm (unpaid lunch).

Start date is September 1, 2026, pending clearance. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, data collection, and supporting students with daily activities