Instructional Paraprofessional

Education Jobs NJ; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Saddle Brook School District. The position involves supporting classroom instruction under a certified teacher, assisting students with assignments, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

The role requires 60 college credits or a passing ParaPro Exam, with duties including one-on-one and small-group support, classroom supervision, and collaboration with staff to implement lesson plans.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or passing score on the ParaPro Exam required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities and instruction.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects.
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
• Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Assist students with mobility and access to materials
• Closely supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and enriched learning environment
• Monitor student activities and student behavior
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of behavior plans, when applicable
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Participate in daily activities, training sessions
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Participate in inservice training, conferences or formal classes related to assignment
• Show initiative when working with children
• Maintain cooperative, effective relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration

Education

60 college credits or passing score on the ParaPro Exam

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted

7/6/2026

Location

Saddle Brook School District

Date Available

09/01/2026

Closing Date

06/30/2027

Open until filled.

Instructional Paraprofessional

Qualifications

60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities and instruction
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects
• Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance
• Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans
• Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
• Assist students with mobility and access to materials
• Closely supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground
• Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and enriched learning environment
• Monitor student activities and student behavior
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of behavior plans, when applicable
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Participate in daily activities, training sessions
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Participate in inservice training, conferences or formal classes related to assignment
• Show initiative when working with children
• Maintain cooperative, effective relationships
• Maintain confidentiality of student records
• Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, reaching, squatting, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom.

Salary

$21.49 - $24.46 hourly rate

Benefits

Paraprofessionals are not eligible for benefits

AA/EOE

Job ID

629