Paraprofessional (Pre-K)

Pleasantville Public Schools; Pleasantville (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

New Jersey State Pensions & Benefits

Paid sick and personal time

Optional 403(b) retirement plan

Optional disability insurance

Job summary

Pleasantville Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional aide to support classroom teachers at Leeds Avenue School. The role focuses on reinforcing lessons, supervising students, and assisting with instructional activities in a 10-month assignment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 60 college credits or Praxis, and strong communication skills. Compliance with health and background checks is required, with opportunities for training and professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Sixty college credits, Associates Degree or pass Praxis Exam.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., TB test).
• May require completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid or behavior management training.
• Criminal history and health clearances as per NJ requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivery of instructional activities.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
• Distribute and collect materials, check notebooks, monitor tests and make-up work.
• Assist with supervision during drills, assemblies, field trips and other activities.
• Help organize bulletin boards and classroom displays.
• Read to students and engage in oral reading activities.
• Perform clerical duties related to the instructional program.
• Support very young students with clothing, snack routines and toileting.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English written and verbal

Ability to manage students

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Sixty college credits / Associates or Praxis

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: Leeds Avenue School
• Date Available: 09/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Sixty college credits, Associates Degree or pass Praxis Exam
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.)
• Appointment may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, and /or behavioral management training.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Ability to respectfully manage students, including students with developmental disabilities.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/ Classroom Teacher

SUPERVISES:

Assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher, principal or other designated certified personnel.

JOB GOAL:

To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, monitors testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning displays.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance reports, collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home.
• Helps very young students with their clothing, snack time routine, and toileting activities.
• Participates in in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

Environmental Demands

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10-month employee, salary and work year as set by the PEA contract.

SALARY RANGE -

Based on experience

• Minimum: Step1 - $38,148
• Maximum: Step11 - $44,225

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• New Jersey State Pensions & Benefits
• Paid sick and personal time
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee funded)
• Optional disability insurance (employee funded)

ANNUAL EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations

Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education

Date: August 18, 2015

Revised: January 17, 2023

LEGAL REFERENCES:

• N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 Criminal history record
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-1 Officers and employees
• N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 Physical examinations; requirement
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-4.2 Approval of paraprofessional staff
• N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 School employee physical examinations Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C.A. 1100 et seq.
• No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110, Title I Part A, Section 1119 Qualifications for teachers and paraprofessionals, 20
• U.S.C.A. 6301 et seq.