Educational Assistants - Special Ed

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Support Staff/Educational Assistant for elementary, middle, and high school levels. The role runs a 10-month calendar with 185 days and a 7-hour day, five days a week. Salary is based on experience and degree level, with benefits including medical/vision, dental, prescription insurance, and NJ pension eligibility.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and may have 60 college credits. A NJ resident within one year of starting is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• 60 college credits preferred.
• 10-month position with 185 days per year.

Education

High School Diploma

60 College credits preferred

Job description

Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/Educational Assistant

Date Posted: 7/23/2026

Location: Elementary/Middle/High School

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Positions available in all levels :

• Elementary
• Middle School
• High School

Work Schedule:

• 7 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• 185 days per year
• 10 month position

Requirement:

• High School Diploma
• 60 College credits preferred

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary:

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $29,250- maximum $40,713

Benefits:

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO

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 allegations.

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)