Paraprofessional (Category C) - Middle School

Middletown Township Public Schools; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Middletown Township Public Schools is seeking a qualified paraprofessional to support middle school students at Thorne Middle School. The role involves assisting with instruction, data collection, and behavior support, with care duties as needed. Immediate start through 6/30/2027 with hours up to 29.75 per week.

Hourly rates are listed as $26.55 (B rate) and $30.41 (C/D rate). This is a non-tenure track position with equal opportunity employment.

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 2005 and 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

Education

Minimum of 48 college credits or Paraprofessional Praxis test required.

BS/BA degree preferred

NJ Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Location: Thorne Middle School

Closing Date: 10/26/2026

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 a qualified paraprofessional to work with our middle school students.

Paraprofessional - Category C - Secondary Level - Thorne Middle School

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 hours: $26.55
• C/D Rate hours: $30.41

Terms of Employment

An Equal Opportunity / Affactive Action Employer