ESL Paraprofessional at Abraham Clark High School

Roselle Board of Education; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Roselle Public Schools is seeking an ESL Paraprofessional at Abraham Clark High School for the 26-27 SY. The role supports Multilingual Learners in classrooms, assisting teachers with instructional, linguistic, and social-emotional needs to promote language development and academic success.

The candidate will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families, maintain confidentiality, and support student achievement under the supervision of certified staff.

Qualifications

• 60 credits of college-level coursework or completion of Paraprofessional Exam.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of child development and classroom practices.
• Ability to work as a team and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Multilingual Learners during classroom instruction and small-group activities.
• Support students in understanding assignments and instructions.
• Reinforce language development strategies with ESL teachers.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support under supervision of certified staff.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement.
• Support students during assessments per instructional plans.

Education

60 credits of college coursework

Paraprofessional Exam

Tools

Schoology

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 10/28/2026

Location: District

Date Available: 12/22/2026

Closing Date: 12/21/2026

Job Summary

ESL Paraprofessional at Abraham Clark High School 26-27 SY

Roselle Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered ESL Paraprofessional to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) in the classroom. The candidate will assist teachers in providing instructional, linguistic, and social-emotional support to students whose primary language is not English. The ESL Paraprofessional will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to help students achieve academic success and develop English language proficiency.

Duration: December 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Qualifications

• 60 Credits of college-level coursework or completion of Paraprofessional Exam
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Successful experience working with children
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Previous experience required
• Knowledge of Schoology and other technological programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and promote a safe and secure learning environment
• Work collaboratively with school staff to assist with student achievement
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Multilingual Learners during classroom instruction and small-group activities.
• Support students in understanding classroom assignments, directions, and instructional content.
• Reinforce language development strategies provided by the ESL teacher and classroom teachers.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support under the supervision of certified staff.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement.
• Support students during assessments as permitted by their instructional plans and state guidelines.
• Help facilitate communication between school and families when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Supervisor.

Salary

As per the Roselle Education Association Contract Starting salary: Step 1 W/60 - $45,000

The Roselle Public Schools Promotes and Values Diversity Employees and prospective employees will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, domestic partnership, civil union status, gender identity or expression, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, or any other unlawful category of discrimination.