Exceptional Educational Assistant

Cherry Hill Public School District; United States; On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Part time

Job summary

The Cherry Hill Public School District is seeking an Educational Assistant for West High School. The position requires 48 college credits or an associate's degree and strong communication skills to support both teachers and students in achieving educational goals.

Responsibilities include providing instructional reinforcement, assisting in academic interventions, and fostering teamwork to meet student needs. The role is based in New Jersey and has a starting hourly rate of $21.50.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in providing interventions for students to meet educational, academic, and social goals.
• Provide instructional reinforcement of academic skills and content.
• Transcripts issued outside the United States must be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to support student academic needs.
• Work as part of a team to address student behavioral needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on a team

Education

48 college credits or an associate's degree

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Educational Assistant / Exceptional Educational Assistant
• Location: West High School
• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 07/16/2026
• Hourly Rate: $21.50 per hour

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
• Must become a New Jersey resident within one year of starting the position, in accordance with P.L. 2011, c. 70

Legal and Compliance

*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.