Elementary Paraprofessional- Special Education

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Pleasantville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a paraprofessional to support students with significant disabilities, including autism and multiple disabilities.

You will provide physical, instructional, behavioral, and personal-care assistance in alignment with IEPs and district procedures. The role emphasizes student safety, mobility and transfers, toileting, feeding, hygiene support, and responding to sensory needs, under supervision of teachers and specialists; prior training and calm, patient

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to lift/position students as needed.
• Ability to respond to behavioral or sensory needs.
• Follow district procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical, instructional, behavioral and personal-care assistance to students as described in IEPs.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, toileting, feeding and hygiene per school protocols.

Skills

Physical assistance

Behavioral support

Mobility assistance

Personal care

IEP alignment

Job description

Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional (Special Education)

Date Posted:

8/25/2026

Location:

TBD

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

09/04/2026

The paraprofessional must be able to provide physical, instructional, behavioral, and personal-care assistance to students with significant disabilities, including students with autism and multiple disabilities. Responsibilities may include lifting or positioning students, assisting with mobility and transfers, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and responding appropriately to behavioral or sensory needs, consistent with district procedures, training, student IEPs, and applicable safety requirements.

Attachments:

• Paraprofessional - Special Education.pdf