Educational Assistants - Special Ed Autism

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 is seeking an Educational Assistant (Autism) to support instruction under a teacher's supervision in a dedicated elementary program. The role focuses on adapting tasks, implementing IEPs, managing behavior, and guiding social and communication skills to help students participate and learn.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma; while 60 college credits are preferred. The position runs 7 hours daily, five days a week, for 185 days in the 2026-2027 school year, with a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• adapting daily academic tasks under a teacher's supervision
• implementing individualized education plans
• managing classroom behavior
• guiding social and communication skills
• toileting as needed

Education

High School Diploma

60 College credits preferred

Job description

Position Type:

SUPPORT STAFF/Educational Assistant

Date Posted:

8/25/2026

Location:

Elementary

Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Educational Assistant (Autism)

Responsibilities include:

• adapting daily academic tasks under a teacher's supervision
• implementing individualized education plans
• managing classroom behavior
• guiding social and communication skills
• toileting as needed

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)