Classroom Assistant II

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a Classroom Assistant at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. The role involves supporting a certified special education teacher, implementing educational and behavioral programming, and assisting in classrooms serving students with developmental disabilities at the School Program.

The position requires physical activity and the ability to engage with children with special needs, including crisis management and

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population.
• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the certified special education teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center – School Program.
• Support classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; may implement crisis management techniques including defensive techniques and non-violent physical restraint.
• Assist in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, including those with special needs.

Education

High school/vocational school education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY:

To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 10/23/2026. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT)

Department

Department Douglass Developmnt Disab Cntr

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Classroom Assistant for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the certified special education teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center – School Program.
• Supports classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; a greater percentage of work time will be spent implementing crisis management techniques including defensive techniques in response to punches, kicks, etc. and will require the use physical restraint.
• Works with the ability to withstand blows to the chest, head, and other areas, and must be able to assist and lift physically resistant individuals. with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center – School Program.
• Assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, some or all who may have special needs or assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for adults with special needs.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 09

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 34723.240

Mid Range Salary 39813.970

Maximum Salary 45802.060

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children.

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR /First Aid within six months of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population.
• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.
• Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college credits in an approved bachelor’s degree program in psychology, special education, or related field.
• Completion of the DDDC undergraduate fieldwork course.
• Driver’s license.
• Some knowledge of autism.
• Educational materials and software (language arts materials, math workbooks, handwriting curriculum, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel spread sheet/graphing program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 – 21 years), driving vans or other vehicles.
• Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions

• In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child-abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or The New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification.
• Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not.
• In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis.
• In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1979

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Message to AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT ) members ONLY :

To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 10/23/2026. Although AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT ) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a High school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently a member of AFSCME 1761 (COLT)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-3973 or e-mail us .

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