Hearing-Impaired 1:1 Support Specialist

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services in Hackensack (Union Street School for the Deaf) seeks a 1:1 Teacher Assistant (Hearing Impaired) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, non-certificated position supports students with significant educational disabilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Experience working with the hearing impaired - preferred.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Effective written and oral expression

Disabilities experience

Enthusiasm for supporting students

Physical ability (lifting 25 lbs)

Hearing impaired - preferred

New Jersey residency within 1 year

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Bergen County Special Services in Hackensack (Union Street School for the Deaf) seeks a 1:1 Teacher Assistant (Hearing Impaired) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, non-certificated position supports students with significant educational disabilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs.