FT Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Special Education

The Shore Center; Tinton Falls, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shore Center, Bayshore Jointure Commission, a public school for children with autism, is seeking a full-time 1:1 paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. Six positions available to support students with special needs under certified staff guidance.

Requirements include a High School Diploma; experience with autism or as a paraprofessional is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and patience are essential. Annual salary ranges from 32,336 to 33,791 with benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required for paraprofessional role.
• Experience with students with autism is a plus but not required.
• Experience as a paraprofessional or instructional aide is a plus.
• Dedicated to helping students with special needs succeed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, patience and kindness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take direction.
• Professional development provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily activities, transitions and mobility as needed.
• Support implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Monitor student behavior and safety, report concerns to staff.
• Prepare and duplicate instructional materials; use AV equipment as needed.
• Provide supervision during non-instructional periods and bus arrival/departure.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver targeted instruction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - The Shore Center / Bayshore Jointure Commission

The Shore Center / Bayshore Jointure Commission

FT Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Special Education JobID: 346

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Bayshore Jointure Commission (The Shore Center)
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

The Shore Center, a public school for children with autism, is seeking a qualified candidates to fill fulltime positions as a special education 1:1 paraprofessional . 2026-27 School Year - (6) positions available

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders a plus, but not necessary
• Experience as a paraprofessional or instructional aide/assistance a plus, but not necessary
• Dedicated to helping students with special needs succeed
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in communication, patience and kindness
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take direction
• Professional development provided

2026 - 27 F/T: Annual Salary range from$32,336 to $33,791; Single Medical,Prescription andDental Benefits(eligible after 60 days). Paid Sick and Personal Days

REPORTS TO: Principal/Vice Principal or other appropriately certified staff memberas designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists 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, toileting , ect. when necessary.
• Accommodates the special needs of a student(s) with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental disabilities providing supplemental services as necessary.
• Meets student(s) at the bus at the start of the day and insure student(s) is safely placed on the bus at the end of the day, when necessary.
• Assists in the implementation of unique intervention strategies to manage aggressive student behavior.
• Assist the special education teacher in providing a student(s) with equal access to district adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals.
• Assists in implementing instruction necessary for assigned student(s) to meet IEP goals.
• Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide an optimum learning environment, implementing established disciple practice and policy.
• Assists in the evaluation of student performance by administering informal assessments.
• Collects data through assessments or observation on student academic and behavioral progress.
• Assists with preparation of, and works with specialized instructional materials.
• Observes and reports unsafe working conditions.
• Duplicates and assembles instructional materials using office equipment, computer and audio visual equipment.
• Assist student(s) appropriately when the student is physically challenged.
• Provide supervision to special education students during non-instructional periods.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain required documents, records and files.
• Maintains inventory of special education books, supplies and equipment in the classroom.
• Assist in the maintenance of student files and retrieval of pertinent information.
• Performs all other duties from time to time that may be assigned by thePrincipal/Teacher, Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time 10 months

EOE

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 10:20:17 AM CST.

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