Paraprofessional (Category B and C) - Preschool and Elementary

Education Jobs NJ; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Middletown Township Public Schools is seeking qualified paraprofessionals to support preschool and elementary students. This Category B/C elementary role offers up to 29.75 hours per week with hourly rates of $26.55 (B) and $30.41 (C/D).

Positions are available immediately through 6/30/2027. Applicants should have 48 college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Praxis; BS/BA is preferred and NJ Teaching Certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits or Paraprofessional Praxis test required.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• NJ Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the delivery of effective instructional program
• Record and/or collect data under the direction of the teacher
• C/D Rate assignments: Monitor and implement a student's Behavior Intervention Plan / Address behavior as required
• C Rate assignments: Assist with physical care of students, including mobility, feeding, toileting, and diapering

Skills

Classroom support

Data collection

Behavior management

Education

48 college credits

Paraprofessional Praxis test

BS/BA degree

NJ Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Date Posted: 9/29/2026

Location: Elementary Schools

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Welcome to the Middletown Township School District. Please find below an exciting opportunity to join the Middletown Township School District family! To get to know us better, please visit our website for the most current happenings in our amazing and diverse district: www.middletownk12.org

Middletown Township Public Schools is looking for qualified paraprofessionals to work with our preschool and elementary students.

Paraprofessional - Category B and C - Elementary Level

Positions Available: Immediately - 6/30/2027

Qualifications *

• Minimum of 48 college credits or Paraprofessional Praxis test required.
• BS/BA degree preferred
• NJ Teaching Certificate preferred

*Paraprofessionals who were hired and have been continuously employed with MTPS as of June 2005and passed the in-district paraprofessional assessment are not required to meet the qualifications above.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the delivery of effective instructional program
• Record and/or collect data under the direction of the teacher
• C/D Rate assignments: Monitor and implement a student's Behavior Intervention Plan / Address behavior as required
• C Rate assignments: Assist with physical care of students, including mobility, feeding, toileting, and diapering

Hours of Assignment: Up to 29.75 hours per week

Hourly Rate:

• B Rate: $26.55
• C/D Rate: $30.41

An Equal Opportunity / Affymative Action Employer