Paraprofessional

Waterford Township School District; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford Township School District is seeking a para-professional to provide supplemental and clerical support to the classroom teacher. The role includes supervision of classroom activities under the direction of certified staff at Waterford Township School District.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with children, and strong communication and organizational skills. Candidates must pass background checks and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Must pass background checks and provide eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental and clerical support to assist the classroom teacher.
• Assist in supervising classroom activities under certified personnel supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits OR Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Para-professional

Date Posted: 10/22/2026

Location: Waterford Township School District

Closing Date: 11/08/2026

Competitive salary, sick and personal days provided, benefits are not included.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High school diploma or equivalency required
• 2. Highly qualified, preferred**see below for additional information**
• 3. Possesses experience working with children
• 4. Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and growth
• 5. Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and to follow through with directives
• 6. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• 7. Satisfactory health status
• 8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• 9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher; assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher or other designated certified personnel.

SCHEDULE 1

• 1. Four (4) working hours per day
• 2. Monday - Friday

SCHEDULE 1

• 1. Five and one half (5.5) working hours per day
• 2. Monday - Friday

SALARY

Commensurate with applicable experience. Starting salary no experience listed below. (consideration for higher hourly rate for applicants with experience)

Highly Qualified -- $18.88 per hour / 185 days per year //

NOT Highly Qualified -- $17.31 per hour / 185 days per year

**To be considered Highly Qualified you need to possess 48 or more college credits OR have passed the Paraprofessional Exam.