Paraprofessional

Education Jobs NJ; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

PTO

Mission-driven work

Leadership growth

Supportive team

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite childcare

Discount programs

Job summary

The Lehmann School in Lakewood, New Jersey, is seeking compassionate Paraprofessionals for a full-time, 12-month position in a Special Education program. You will support students with developmental and multiple physical disabilities, assisting with classroom participation, personal care, mobility, and daily living activities in a structured setting.

Join a transdisciplinary team of teachers, therapists, nurses, and support staff to help students achieve educational and behavioral goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with students with disabilities in a school setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical job responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with educational activities and classroom participation.
• Support implementation of individualized educational and behavioral goals.
• Assist students with personal care and daily living skills as needed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other staff.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and physical support of students.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Follow LADACIN policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Cooperate with licensing, accreditation, and funding requirements.

Skills

HS diploma

Experience with disabilities

Communication

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional (Sign-On Bonus)

Full-Time, 12-Month Position | Special Education School Program |Sign

About LADACIN Network

LADACIN (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) has been serving individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for more than 75 years. As a nonprofit agency, our mission is to provide a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.

At LADACIN, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve and their families through compassionate care and professional excellence.

Answering Needs. Advancing Potential.

Position Summary

The Lehmann School is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Paraprofessionals to work with students with developmental and multiple physical disabilities in a school setting. This is a full-time, 12-month position, Monday through Friday.

Paraprofessionals work closely with our transdisciplinary team of teachers, therapists, nurses, and support staff to help students achieve their educational, behavioral, social, and daily living goals. Responsibilities include assisting students with classroom participation, personal care, mobility, communication, and educational activities in a supportive and structured environment.

This role requires the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing as needed to support student care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students with educational activities and classroom participation
• Support implementation of individualized educational and behavioral goals
• Assist students with personal care and daily living skills as needed
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and other school staff
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment
• Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and physical support of students
• Participate in school meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Follow all LADACIN policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements
• Cooperate fully with all licensing, accrediting, and funding source requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary environment
• Ability to perform physical job responsibilities as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Low-cost health benefits.
• Generous paid time off
• Meaningful mission-driven work
• Opportunities for leadership and growth
• Supportive team environment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teams
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite childcare (Monmouth County)
• Discount programs

Location

This position is based at the Lehmann School in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Pay Rate

• $16.50 - $17.50

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour