Paraprofessional Aide

Spectrum360; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 33,406 - 36,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Personal & Sick Time off

Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives

Professional Development

403 B Plans

Job summary

An educational support organization in Livingston, NJ, seeks a full-time classroom aide to assist in daily activities and support students with autism. The role requires a high school diploma and experience working with children on the spectrum. Knowledge of ABA is preferred. Benefits begin on the first day and include medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. The position offers hourly pay between $24.25 and $26.25.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School diploma and/or college-level coursework in an education program or related field preferred.
• Successful experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of ABA preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in general daily classroom activities.
• Care for their physical, social/emotional health and safety.

Skills

Experience working with children on the autism spectrum

Knowledge of ABA

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma

College-level coursework in education

Job description

Work collaboratively under the direction of a certified teacher to assist students in general daily classroom activities, help with individual needs, and care for their physical, social/emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Possess a High School diploma and/or college-level coursework in an education program or related field preferred
• Successful experience working with children on the autism spectrum
• Knowledge of ABA preferred, not required
• All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Our school offers…

BENEFITS

Full-time staff health benefits begin the first day of work

• Medical Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Personal & Sick Time off
• Employee Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Professional Development
• 403 B Plans

• Quality health benefits package
• Positive working environment
• Continuous opportunities for professional development
• Work hours, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
• Hourly Pay $24.25 - 26.25

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Spectrum360 is an equal-opportunity employer. All matters related to employment are based on an individual’s ability to perform the job. No Employee or potential Employee will be discriminated against, in any term or condition of employment, because of the Employee’s sex, sexual or affectional orientation, religion, race, creed, color, age, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, atypical hereditary of cellular blood trait, veteran status or political beliefs or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Spectrum360 will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on our operation, prevent the fulfillment of job description and responsibilities, or has an undue hardship on a student.

Compensation details

24.25-26.25 Hourly Wage