Educational Assistants - Special Ed

Hamilton Township School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District seeks an Educational Assistant for Special Education across elementary, middle, or high school levels. The position is 185 days annually, 10 months, with a base salary guided by experience and degree level; a comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, dental insurance and participation in the NJ Pension Program.

Requirements include a High School Diploma with 60 college credits preferred; appointment of candidates who meet the NJ residency rule

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60 college credits preferred.

Education

High School Diploma

60 College credits preferred

Job description

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Openings as of 7/30/2026

Educational Assistants - Special Ed JobID: 3439

• 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:

• 185 days per year
• 10 month position

Requirement:

• High School Diploma
• 60 College credits preferred

Effective: 2026-2027School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level

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 )