One-on-One Classroom Assistant Joseph F. Cappello School

Joseph Cappello School; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Joseph Cappello School in Hamilton, New Jersey seeks a One-on-One Classroom Assistant to support a student throughout the day. This non-certificated role works under the direction of classroom teachers to promote academic achievement, behavior, and personal development, adapting to the student’s needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds, with strong communication to collaborate with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a student throughout the day under teacher/supervisor direction.
• Assist with academic achievement, behavioral growth, and socio-emotional development.
• Adapt to the individual educational and therapeutic needs of the student(s).

Skills

Mobility & Lifting 50 lbs

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

One-on-One Classroom Assistant Joseph Cappello School

Mercer County Special Services School District Joseph Cappello School - Hamilton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Mercer County Special Services School District Joseph Cappello School - Hamilton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer County Special Services School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5859236

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

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 effectively 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).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carline Mirthil , Principal
• Joseph Cappello School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]