Paraprofessional

Education Jobs NJ; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Fair Lawn Public School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Part-Time, 29.5 hours per week) to support instructional activities and assist students with diverse needs across district schools.

The role requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) with preferred associates or higher education and ABA awareness. Starting wage is $33.59/hour; part-time position with no benefits; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of study at an institute of higher education, Associate's degree or passing score on a formal assessment preferred.
• Experience with autism and behavioral disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to assist with instructional activities.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of students with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Knowledge or experience with ABA techniques and strategies preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students and the school community.
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication

Dependability

ABA knowledge

Disability awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent preferred

Experience with autism and behavioral disabilities preferred

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/District- Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 5/7/2026

Location: District- All Schools

Closing Date: 06/30/2027

PARAPROFESSIONAL (PART-TIME - 29.5 hours per week)

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

DISTRICT

We are presently accepting applications for the following position.

PARAPROFESSIONAL (PART-TIME - 29.5 hours per week)

DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of study at an institute of higher education, Associate's degree or passing score on a formal assessment, preferred
• Experience with autism and behavioral disabilities, preferred
• Demonstrate ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of diverse needs of students with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
• Knowledge or experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies, preferred
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students and the school community
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Starting Hourly Rate: $33.59/hr

This is a part-time position which does not offer benefits.

Fair Lawn Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.