Instructional Aide Special Education Cog. Mild

024 MARIA MAGDA O’KEEFE; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is hiring an Instructional Aide for Special Education (Cognition Mild) in Paterson, NJ. Start date is immediate with application deadline listed as posted until filled.

The role requires sixty college credits, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with staff, administration, and families. English proficiency is essential; duties include assisting the teacher with materials and supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of sixty college credits from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Assist the teacher with materials prep, clerical tasks, and supervision of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with class materials preparation and display setup.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Supervise and assist students under supervision of the teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

English communication (oral & written)

Education

Sixty college credits

Job description

Instructional Aide Special Education Cog. Mild

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961439

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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
Affirmative 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $33,660 to $55,858 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel


• 90 Delaware Ave


• Paterson, New Jersey 50220


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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