Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teacher Aide) - MOESC at Neptune City School District

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (single coverage)

PTO: sick leave and personal days

NJ Pension System enrollment

Job summary

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District is seeking qualified paraprofessionals to support students at Neptune City School District (Elementary). The role is 8:15am–3:00pm with an hourly rate of $22.16/hr (annualized about $25,503.36).

The district offers health benefits (single coverage) and paid time off, with the school calendar and NJ Pension System participation. Reporting to the Supervisor/Director of Special Services, duties include assisting students, collaborating with teachers, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60+ college credits and/or Praxis Parapro test preferred.
• Experience with children in a school setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer applications and email knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned students with physical tasks and toileting as needed.
• Run simple errands for students (e.g., sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays).
• Collaborate with the teacher to help students reach instructional goals.
• Reinforce material taught by the teacher under supervision.
• Escort students between classes around the building.
• Support students in academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students.
• Maintain attendance, appearance, and punctuality.
• Assist students with physical limitations or wheelchair needs.
• Meet students at the bus and ensure safe bus placement when necessary.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer basics

English language proficiency

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 10/26/2026

Location: Neptune City-Woodrow Wilson Elementary

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Until filled

MOESC is seeking qualified applicants for paraprofessional (teacher assistant) positions to support students at Neptune City School District (Elementary)!

Hourly Rate: $22.16/hr (annualized $25,503.36)

PTO: Up to 10 paid sick days and 2 paid personal days

Health Benefits: Medical and prescription benefits (single coverage)

School Calendar & Enrollment in NJ Pension System!

Hours: 8:15am -3:00pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Sixty (60) or more college credits at an approved institution of higher education and/or proof of passing the Praxis Parapro Assessment Test (preferred)
• Preferred experience with children in a school setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable.
• High School Diploma
• Preferred experience with children in a school setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor and/or Director of Special Services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the student(s) to whom assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and toileting students when necessary.
2. Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
3. Work collaboratively with the teacher to help students reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
4. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
5. Accompany student(s) to whom assigned from class to class around the building.
6. Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals.
7. Make an effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s).
8. Maintain good attendance, appearance, and punctuality.
9. Assist students, as appropriate, when the student has physical limitations or is wheelchair bound
10. Meet student(s) at the school bus at the start of the student's school day and ensure student(s) are safely placed on the school bus at the end of the day, when necessary.
11. Perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or his/ her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Paraprofessional must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, visual acuity, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-Time 10 months

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC board's policy on evaluation of support personnel.

MOESC - WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER