Educational Assistants - Special Ed MD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in New Jersey seeks an Educational Assistant (MD) to support students in a multiple disabilities program under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves implementing specialized student goals, hands-on daily assistance with academics, mobility, communication, and personal care including toileting when needed; schedule is 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 185 days/year. A High School Diploma is required, 60 college credits preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 60 college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement specialized student goals.
• Provide hands-on daily assistance with academic tasks.
• Assist with physical mobility.
• Support communication.
• Provide personal care including toileting when needed.

Skills

Communication

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Academic support

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 (MD)

The Special Education Assistant works under the direct supervision of a certified teacher to support students in our multiple disabilities program.

Responsibilities include:

• implementing specialized student goals
• providing hands-on daily assistance with:
  • academic tasks
  • physical mobility
  • communication
  • personal care including toileting when 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)