FT Paraprofessional (Instructional) - MOESC at FRHSD / Howell HS

Education Jobs NJ; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick days

Personal days

Pension enrollment

School calendar

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking a Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant for MOESC at FRHSD – Howell High School. This full-time 10-month position offers a salary of $22.16 per hour with annualized pay and benefits after a 60-day eligibility period.

Benefits include up to 10 paid sick days, up to 2 paid personal days, medical/prescription coverage for single employees, and NJ Pension enrollment. Strong organizational and communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60+ college credits and/or Praxis Parapro preferred.
• Experience with children in a school setting is preferred.
• Basic computer and email skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily activities and routines safely.
• Support instructional goals under the teacher's supervision.
• Help move students between classes and manage materials.
• Encourage academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain professional relations and reliable attendance.

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits / Praxis Parapro

Preferred school experience

Basic computer skills

English language proficiency

Job description

Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

7/31/2026

Location:

FRHSD-Howell HS

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) - MOESC at FRHSD - Howell High School

F/T (10 month)

• Salary $22.16/hr (annual salary $26,503.36 - annualized so you never miss a pay check during breaks)
• Up to 10 paid sick days
• Up to 2 paid personal days
• Medical and Prescription benefits (single coverage - eligible after 60 days)
• 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 Special 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.

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 - WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER