Long Term Substitute - Paraprofessional

Deptford Township Public Schools; Cooper Village (NJ); On-site; USD 22,342 - 29,317; Part time

Job summary

Deptford Township Public Schools seeks a Substitute Teacher for Good Intent Elementary School from September 1, 2026 through October 27, 2026. The daily rate for this assignment is $140.

The substitute will assist the classroom teacher, support individual students and small groups, and help maintain an orderly classroom environment in line with district goals. Qualifications include successful completion of two years of college, the ability to work well with students and teachers, and good moral

Qualifications

• Two years of college completed or equivalent.
• Good character and ability to work with students and teachers.
• Aptitude for instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning lessons to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Support students individually and in small groups during instruction.
• Help maintain a well-organized, productive classroom environment in line with district goals.
• Assist with assessment of student progress on a regular basis.

Skills

Student interaction

Aptitude

Character

Education

Two years of college

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/7/2026
• Location: Good Intent Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

This assignment begins September 1, 2026 through October 27, 2026. The daily rate for this assignment is $140.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of two years of college or such alternatives as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
• Qualities necessary for working with students and teachers.
• Aptitude for the tasks involved.
• Possess good moral character.

REPORTS TO: Classroom teacher and Principal.

JOB GOAL

• To assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels as a class or individually.
• To assist the teacher in providing a well-organized smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PROFICIENCY

• Develop a good rapport with students and teachers.
• Ability to organize and communicate.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the teacher in planning lessons that strive to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Assist the classroom teacher with individuals and small groups of students in independent and remedial work.
• Guide the learning program toward achievement of district and school goals and objectives.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with such large group activities.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
• Assist the teacher in assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• To perform such duties as assigned and within the scope of employment as determined by the Principal and approved by the Superintendent of Schools.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and State Statutes.