Instructional Aide

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey; Ernston (NJ); On-site; USD 23,356 - 29,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension enrollment

Bereavement days

Job summary

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey invites applications for an Instructional Aide at the Center for Lifelong Learning, a public Pre-K to 21 school for students with autism and multiple disabilities, located at 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin, NJ 08859. This ten-month position runs Monday–Friday, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm (unpaid lunch).

Start date is September 1, 2026, pending clearance. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, data collection, and supporting students with daily activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Submit to and pass a criminal background check
• Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment
• Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas
• Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• Good communication skills: verbal, written and listening in order to properly follow procedures as per student IEPs
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• To assist in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and provides constructive learning experiences.
• To establish oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
• To demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• To maintain ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration.
• Data Collection as determined by student IEP's.
• To assist the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non-teaching duties including but not limited to; assisting students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks, assisting students in bus transportation, management and supervision of students, clerical work and maintaining an environment which is conducive to learning.
• To attend trainings, meetings and special programs as required.
• To adhere to all published school policies and regulations, including those which pertain to employees' attendance, work invoices, confidentiality of information, supervision of students and safety.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Follow IEP procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Center for Lifelong Learning – Public Pre‑k to 21 school for students with autism and multiple disabilities

Center for Lifelong Learning

333 Cheesequake Road

Parlin, NJ 08859

Position: Instructional Aide

Ten (10) Month Position

Start Date: September 1, 2026 - Pending Criminal History Clearance

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm (Unpaid ½ Lunch Break)

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Submit to and pass a criminal background check
3. Submit to and pass a physical examination within 30 days of employment
4. Knowledge of child growth and development, demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas
5. Demonstrated attitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
6. Good communication skills: verbal, written and listening in order to properly follow procedures as per student IEPs
7. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Scope

The Instructional Aide will report to the Educational Services Site Administrator of the assigned Commission program and will assume all responsibilities as assigned pertaining to aide's duties and will provide students with a positive atmosphere and environment in which to learn. The aide will assist the teacher in taking care of the physical and emotional needs of the student.

Reports To

Building Principal, Program Director or Supervisor OR Program Administrator

Performance Responsibilities

• To assist in providing a school atmosphere that promotes positive psychosocial development and provides constructive learning experiences.
• To establish oneself as a positive influence in the school's climate and culture.
• To demonstrate ability to work in collaboration with students, faculty, parents, coworkers and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard to certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• To maintain ongoing communication with classroom teacher(s) and administration.
• Data Collection as determined by student IEP's.
• To assist the classroom teacher(s) and administration with non-teaching duties including but not limited to; assisting students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks, assisting students in bus transportation, management and supervision of students, clerical work and maintaining an environment which is conducive to learning.
• To attend trainings, meetings and special programs as required.
• To adhere to all published school policies and regulations, including those which pertain to employees' attendance, work invoices, confidentiality of information, supervision of students and safety.
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal or Program Administrator.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: For intermittent periods of time, depending on the students' needs and the activities of the class.
• Walking: To assist student(s) from class to class, participate with student(s) in all emergency drills, physical education class (example; be able to run with a student, do jumping jacks or other physical activities to model behavior), escort student(s) outside to recess to monitor student behavior and safety and move swiftly in order to ensure student safety.
• Bending: To assist student(s) with mobility, wheelchair access, lifting and physical direction or restraint of a student, (example; be able to lift a student off of the floor).
• Lifting with hands and arms: To assist with the positioning or lifting of student(s).
• Pushing with whole body: To be able to push a student in a wheelchair or move adaptive equipment to appropriate place in the classroom.
• Seeing: To perform functions in close proximity such as assisting students with academic work, to observe happenings in the classroom, hallways, gymnasium, in transport to the cafeteria, playground or bus to ensure student(s) safety from any potential hazard to which they may not be able to independently react.

The Instructional Aide position is classified as Medium Work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Terms of Employment

Ten-month annual contract, non-tenurable and/or extended school year.

Evaluation

Annual, minimum of one evaluation per year.

Benefits

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Salary

Following the established MCESA Salary Guide ranging from Step # 11$23,356 to Step # 18 $29,081.

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link.

ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer.