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Hamilton Township School District in Mercer County is hiring Educational Assistants to support students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher. Positions cover Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, with a 7-hour day, 5 days per week, and 185 days per year.
Salary is set per the district salary guide, with a range from $29,250 to $40,713. Requirements include a High School Diploma, 60 college credits preferred, and clearance of NJ criminal history.
JOB FAIR/JOB FAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS
9/8/2026
Child Study/Special Services
10/20/2026
A Special Education Assistant supports students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher.
Tuesday October 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
HTSD Student Services and Programs
2445 Kuser Road
Suite 102
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
609-631-4165
2026-2027 School Year
In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct.
Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)