Elementary Part Time Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Glen Ridge School District; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Glen Ridge School District seeks an Elementary Part Time Paraprofessional (Instructional) to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a certified staff member. The role focuses on reinforcing reading, language arts and math, assisting in small groups, and helping with materials, assessments and behavior management to create a productive learning environment.

Experience with students with special needs and understanding of IEP objectives are valued, as is the ability to supervise

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Substitute certificate is required.
• Experience working with students with special needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.
• Assist professional staff with administration and correction of classroom assessments and exercises.
• Assist with materials preparation and strategies to reinforce instructional materials according to student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures documenting student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavioral management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise non-instructional activities such as lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty and study halls.
• Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and progress toward IEP objectives.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

IEP involvement understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or passing examination (NCLB)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Elementary Part Time Paraprofessional (Instructional) JobID: 949

• Date Posted: 7/28/2026

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. Substitute certificate is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
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