Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (SY26/27)

Applitrack; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

NJ Pension (TPAF)

Job summary

The Camden City School District in Camden, NJ seeks a Paraprofessional for Kindergarten to support instruction, monitor progress and reinforce key skills under teacher supervision.

The candidate will collaborate with teachers, maintain attendance records and participate in professional development to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily reinforcement activities to improve students' mastery of key skills under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide additional support to ensure high quality, differentiated instruction to students.
• Assist in monitoring and enforcing rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals.
• Collaborate with General/Bilingual/Special Education teachers to meet academic and behavioral needs of each student.
• Assist in tracking student achievement and behavioral data.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paraprofessional, Kindergarten (SY26/27) JobID: 893

• Date Posted:
  8/7/2026
• Location:
  Camden, NJ

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Paraprofessional.

Our Vision: The Camden City School District will provide a learning environment where all students are valued, accepted, and prepared to positively impact their lives, the community and the world.

A Paraprofessional in the Camden City School District will provide integral support to ensure exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The Paraprofessional will utilize their instructional, organizational and communication skills to help equip students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. The Paraprofessional will collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the Paraprofessional will work collaboratively to increase student achievement levels by working to support rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, assist in the monitoring of progress towards these goals, and identify ways to best support the classroom. The Paraprofessional will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with teachers, school staff, parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students' academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication skills meeting Title 1 Compliance standards.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel
• A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration

Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Preferred Requirements

Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)

Role & Responsibilities

Major roles and responsibilities for all Paraprofessional roles include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily reinforcement activities to improve students' mastery of key skills under the direction of the teacher
• Provide additional support to ensure high quality, differentiated instruction to students
• Assist in monitoring and enforcing rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Collaborate with General/Bilingual/Special Education teachers to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Assist in tracking student achievement and behavioral data
• Consistently implement and enforce rules and consequences in the classroom setting and school-wide
• Maintain, monitor, and report students' grade and attendance records
• Support students in need of special services (when applicable)
• Commit to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains
• Communicate effectively with teachers, students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attend and actively participate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings, when necessary
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee (may include but not limited to Teacher, Co-Teacher, Principal, Department Chair and/or Department Head)

An ideal candidate for a Paraprofessional role will demonstrate the following and/or have experience with:

• A commitment to the success of all Camden students, specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life and further education and/or training
• A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high quality instruction and resources
• A drive to improve the minds and characters of students inside and outside of school
• A desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Evidence of self-motivation
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education

An ability to demonstrate the qualities of flexibility and grit through past experiences

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.

Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.

Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Additional Information

• Reports To: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
• Salary Range: Paraprofessional's Salary Guide
• Employment Period: Ten-month, non- tenurable position
• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF)

Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary

$31,000.00

Starting Maximum Salary

$41,875.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER