Autism Support Specialist — 10‑Month Teacher Assistant

Bergen County Special Services School District; Bergenfield (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services invites applications for the 2026-2027 school year for a Teacher Assistant at Tri-Valley Franklin School in Bergenfield. This 10-month, non-certificated position offers a structured school-year schedule and opportunities to support students with disabilities.

Qualifications include effective written and oral expression, experience with children with disabilities, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and NJ residency within one year from hire.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, including lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Experience with autism is preferred.
• Willing to complete Crisis Management training.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Experience with disabilities

Crisis management training

Job description

Bergen County Special Services invites applications for the 2026-2027 school year for a Teacher Assistant at Tri-Valley Franklin School in Bergenfield. This 10-month, non-certificated position offers a structured school-year schedule and opportunities to support students with disabilities.

Qualifications include effective written and oral expression, experience with children with disabilities, ability to lift up to 25 lbs, and NJ residency within one year from hire.