One-on-One Assistants- Mercer Elementary School

Mercer County Special Services School District; Trenton (NJ); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Mercer County Special Services School District is seeking a One-on-One Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This non-certificated staff member provides support to a student under the direction of classroom teachers and certified staff to promote academic achievement, behavioral growth, and personal development.

The role requires the ability to adapt to the student’s educational and therapeutic needs, with emphasis on safety, communication with staff, and the physical capability to move and

Formación

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and the capacity to perform major responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-long support to a student as assigned by teachers.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, socio-emotional, and personal development goals.

Conocimientos

Lifting 50 lbs

Communication with students

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

School Year 2026-2027

The One-on-One Assistant is assigned to provide support for a child who requires assistance throughout the day. The One-on-One assistant is a non-certificated staff member who assists students under the direction of the classroom teachers and/or certified staff to promote the student's academic achievement, behavioral growth, socio-emotional relationships, and personal development. The One-on-One Assistant must adapt to the particular educational/therapeutic needs of the student(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certification, as well as the physical and mental capacity to perform the major responsibilities of the job assignment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to communicate effective with students and staff

Physical Requirements

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

Salary

• Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 3 $28,703.39-$41,341.39

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).