F/T Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - MOESC at Neptune School District

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 30,121,598 - 42,900,458; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick days (up to)

2 paid personal days (up to)

Medical and prescription benefits (单一カ

Job summary

Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC) is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) for Neptune Township School District in Monmouth County. Salary: $22.16/hr, annualized about $26,503.36. Benefits include 10 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days, and medical/prescription coverage (single).

Reports to the Supervisor of Special Services or designated administrator. This role requires high school diploma, college credits, and the ability to pass background checks,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60+ college credits and/or Praxis Parapro assessment (preferred).
• Experience with children in school setting is preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer applications and email knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of US Citizenship or legal resident status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks such as putting on/taking off outerwear, moving between rooms, using the lavatory, and toileting when necessary.
• Perform simple errands for students (e.g., sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing).
• Work collaboratively with the teacher to help students reach instructional goals and milestones.
• Under supervision, reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Accompany students to classes around the building.
• Support students in achieving academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Establish a professional relationship with students.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Assist students with physical limitations or wheelchair needs as appropriate.
• Meet students at the bus stop and ensure safe transition to/from bus.

Education

High School Diploma (required)

60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro

Experience with children in school setting

Good organizational skills

Basic computer applications and email

Interpersonal skills with children and adults

Ability to pass criminal history check and proof of US status

Ability to communicate English

Job description

F/T Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - MOESC at Neptune School District JobID: 735

Date Posted: 7/21/2026

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission

Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission is seeking qualified applicants for F/T Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) for Neptune Township School District in Monmouth County.

Salary: $22.16/hr - annualized $26,503.36

• 10 paid sick days (up to)
• 2 paid personal days (up to)
• Medical and prescription benefits (single coverage)

School Calendar Schedule!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma (required)
• Sixty (60) or more college credits at an approved institution of higher education and/or proof of passing the Praxis Parapro Assessment Test (preferred)
• Preferred experience with children in a school setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of US Citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Special Services or appropriate Administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and toileting students when necessary.
• Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the teacher in helping students to reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Accompany student(s) to whom assigned from class to class around the building.
• Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Make effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s).
• Maintain good attendance, appearance and punctuality.
• Assist students, as appropriate, when the student has physical limitations or is wheelchair bound.
• Meet student(s) at school bus at the start of the student's school day and ensure student(s) are safely placed on the school bus at the end of the day, when necessary.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Paraprofessional must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, visual acuity and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time, 10 months

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC's board's policy on evaluation of support personnel.

EOE