Exceptional Educational Assistant

Cherry Hill Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Public Schools seeks an Educational Assistant at West High School to support students with exceptional educational needs.

Requirements include 48 college credits or an associate's degree or passing the State Title I Paraprofessional Test; strong communication; ability to work in a team and reinforce lessons.

Position offers hourly rate of $21.50; applicants must become a NJ resident within one year; closing date 11/03/2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reinforce academic skills and content for students.
• Support teachers with interventions to meet educational goals.
• Collaborate with staff to address student behavioral needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

• Exceptional Educational Assistant JobID:
  8667
• Position Type:
  Educational Assistant/ Exceptional Educational Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026
• Location:
  West High School
• Closing Date:
  11/03/2026

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.

*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.