Exceptional Educational Assistant

Cherry Hill Public School District; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Public School District is seeking an Educational Assistant at Beck Middle School to support students with educational and behavioral needs under teacher supervision.

Candidates must have 48 college credits or an associate degree or have passed the State Title I Paraprofessional Test; strong communication and teamwork are essential; the role pays $21.50 per hour and requires NJ residency within one year of starting.

Qualifications

• 48 college credits or an associate degree or passed the Title I Paraprofessional Test.
• Transcripts issued outside the United States must be evaluated to determine U.S. equivalency.
• Excellent communication skills with teachers and students.
• Provide instructional reinforcement of academic skills and content.
• Assist teachers in providing interventions for students to meet educational, academic, and social goals.
• Ability to work on a team to support student academic and behavioral needs.
• Hourly rate $21.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement of academic skills.
• Assist teachers in providing interventions for students.
• Support student academic and behavioral goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to create supportive learning environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Instructional reinforcement

Education

48 College Credits or Associate's Degree or Title I Paraprofessional Test

Job description

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/ Exceptional Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Beck Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026

Qualifications

• 48 College Credits or an Associate's Degree or passed the State Title I Paraprofessional Test
• Transcripts issued outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized, accredited credential evaluation service to determine U.S. equivalency
• Excellent communication skills with teachers and students
• Provide instructional reinforcement of academic skills and content
• Assist teachers in providing interventions for students to meet educational, academic, and social goals
• Ability to work on a team to support student academic and behavioral needs
• Hourly rate $21.50 per hour

*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.

Candidates must become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70.

Note: Positions open unexpectedly and fill quickly. If you want to apply for positions that are not listed as open, please establish a pre-employment file by completing the online application. Thank you for your interest in Cherry Hill Public Schools.

*Unless approved by the Superintendent under special circumstances, internal 10-month/11-month employees may only apply for a vacant contract position during the transfer period with effective date of the following school year. Long Term Substitute Assignments are not available for CONTRACTED teaching staff.