Instructional Aide Special Education

Paterson Public Schools; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students on site. The role involves preparing classroom materials, performing clerical tasks, and supervising children under teacher guidance. Strong communication with staff and families is essential.

Applicants should have at least 60 college credits and excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work collaboratively with administration and the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the teacher such as preparation of materials for class use.
• Assist the teacher in clerical work.
• Assist the teacher in supervision of children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families.
• Ability to communiate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Provide assistance to the teacher such as, but not limited to, preparation of materials for class use, assistance to the teacher in clerical work, and assistance to the teacher in supervision of children

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.