FT Paraprofessional (Bilingual/Spanish Speaking) - MOESC at FRHSD / Colts Neck High School

Education Jobs NJ; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10 paid sick days

Up to 2 paid personal days

Medical and Prescription benefits (单?)

Enrollment in NJ Pension System

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ in New Jersey is seeking a FT bilingual Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant for MOESC at FRHSD-Colts Neck HS. Requires a High School Diploma and 60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Salary is $22.16/hr, annualized about $26,503.36, with medical benefits, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and NJ Pension enrollment. Must pass background checks and work with students under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60+ college credits and/or Praxis Parapro preferred.
• Experience with children in a school setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills and basic computer/email knowledge.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show US citizenship or legal residency.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned students with routines and toileting when needed.
• Perform simple errands for students (pencils, lunch trays, scribbling).
• Collaborate with teacher to help students reach instructional goals.
• Under supervision, reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Escort students to classes and support academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Maintain professional relationships and punctuality.
• Assist students with physical limitations or wheelchair needs.
• Meet students at bus and ensure safe on/off bus placement.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual

Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits / Praxis Parapro

Praxis Parapro Assessment Test

Tools

Basic computer apps

Email basics

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 7/22/2026

Location: FRHSD-Colts Neck HS

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

FT Bilingual (Spanish/English) Paraprofessional - MOESC at FRHSD / Colts Neck HS

Salary: $22.16/hr (annualized $26,503.36)

Up to 10 paid sick days

Up to 2 paid personal days

Medical and Prescription benefits (single coverage)

Enrollment in NJ Pension System & School Calendar!

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 Student Services or appropriate Administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
3. Work collaboratively with the teacher in helping students to reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
4. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
5. Accompany student(s) to whom assigned from class to class around the building.
6. Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals.
7. Make effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s).
8. Maintain good attendance, appearance and punctuality.
9. Assist students, as appropriate, when the student has physical limitations or is wheelchair bound.
10. 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.
11. 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 policy on evaluation of support personnel.

    MOESC - WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER