Paraprofessional - Full Time

Education Jobs NJ; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS Retirement

Group Life Insurance

Health Plan

Dental Insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Sick/Personal Days

403b Eligibility

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking a paraprofessional for Salem City School District. Ten-month employment with a salary range of $24,907–$34,500, reporting to the Building Principal. Responsibilities include supporting instructional staff, assisting with group activities, and handling clerical duties to aid student success.

Qualifications require either 48 college credits plus para-professional test passing, or 60 college credits with a 2.0 GPA. Benefits and district supports are included.

Qualifications

• 48 College Credits & Passing Grade on the Para-Professional Assessment
• 60 College Credits & a GPA of 2.0

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of special strategies for reinforcement of materials or skills introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assists with whole group/small group activities (center activities, drill work, reading aloud, etc).
• Reports any classroom problem or information about a student to the teacher.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment.
• Assists with supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
• Assists in carrying out behavior modification programs for students.
• Informs and assists substitute teachers with daily routines.
• Assists with general routines including arranging materials and equipment.
• Assists with housekeeping tasks and preparing bulletin boards/centers.
• Escort students to special subjects and assist with hygiene and bathroom needs.
• Performs clerical tasks (attendance, lunch counts, field trip records).
• Participates in school-wide duties (playground, breakfast, bus, etc.).
• Attends in-service meetings as directed by administration.
• Assists in activities to improve school climate.
• Performs other duties as directed by administration.

Education

48 College Credits & Passing Grade on the Para-Professional Assessment

60 College Credits & GPA 2.0

Job description

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

9/16/2026

Location:

Child Study Team

Date Available:

10/15/2026

Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Paraprofessional Position Available at Salem City School District

Reports To:

Building Principal

Qualifications:

48 College Credits & Passing Grade on the Para-Professional Assessment Or 60 College Credits & a GPA of 2.0

Job Goal:

To assist the professional staff in meeting the instructional and behavioral goals of the district.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assists with the implementation of special strategies for reinforcement of materials or skills initially introduced by the classroom teacher, based upon the needs, interests, and abilities of individual and/or small groups of children.
2. 2. Assists with whole group/small group activities such as center activities, drill work, music activities, reading aloud, story telling, etc.
3. 3. Reports any classroom problem or special information about an individual student to the classroom teacher.
4. 4. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
5. 5. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
6. 6. Assists with the supervision of students while engaged in out-of-classroom activities.
7. 7. Assists in carrying out the classroom or individual behavior modification programs of all students.
8. 8. Informs and assists a substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, with carrying out daily routines/schedules.
9. 9. Assists with general routines under the direction of the classroom teacher, which may include but is not limited to the following:
10. 10. Arranging materials for classroom.
11. 11. Obtaining and returning audio-visual equipment.
12. 12. Housekeeping chores.
13. 13. Preparing bulletin boards/centers.
14. 14. Escorting/accompanying children to special subjects.
15. 15. Assisting with general hygiene and bathroom needs.
16. 16. Performing such clerical tasks as attendance, lunch count, maintaining field trip records, etc.
17. 17. Various school-wide duties such as playground, breakfast, lunch, hall, bus, etc.
18. 18. Attends in-service meetings as directed by administration.
19. 19. Assists in various school-related activities that will help to improve the total school climate.
20. 20. Performs such other duties as directed by administration.

Terms of Employment:

Ten-month work year with salary established by the Board of Education as per contract.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on non-certificated personnel.

Wage or Salary Information

Non-Certified Staff (Instructional Aid): Salary Range $ 24,907 to 34,500

Benefits Information

• Enrollment in PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) and Group Life Insurance through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits
• AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)
• Benecard (Prescription)
• Delta Dental (Dental)
• Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account
• Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year
• Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days given annually.
• Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.