Paraprofessional

Education Jobs NJ; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No health insurance

Sick days

Personal days

DCRP retirement plan

Job summary

Oceanport School District seeks full-time paraprofessional staff to provide 1:1 and classroom support for students starting September 1, 2026, in Oceanport, NJ. Positions are 29 hours per week.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with two years of college or an associate degree preferred. Praxis certification is a plus; compensation is hourly and health insurance is not provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning or an associate's degree (or higher) preferred.
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through a formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• Praxis Certification preferred

Skills

Reading instruction support

Writing instruction support

Math readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or associate degree

Job description

Position Type: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 7/23/2026

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 08/06/2026

OCEANPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PARAPROFESSIONAL - ANTICIPATED VACANCY

The Oceanport Board of Education has full-time (29 hours per week) 1:1 and/or classroom paraprofessional positions available effective September 1, 2026.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning or an associate's degree (or higher) preferred
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through aformal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading,writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, andmathematics readiness
• Praxis Certification preferred

Hourly Rate:

$25.34 - $25.94 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

This position does not include health insurance. Employees are entitled to sick, personal, and family illness days and will be enrolled in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP).

Posted: 7/23/2026

Closing: 8/6/2026

Attachment(s):

• Paraprofessional.docx (12).pdf