PARAPROFESSIONALS

Waterford Township School District; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford Township School District is seeking a para-professional to support classroom teachers and students. The role involves providing supplemental and clerical support, under supervision, to help maintain a structured learning environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with children is preferred; candidates must pass a background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or residency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Highly qualified preferred; see below for details.
• Experience working with children.
• Commitment to a supportive, structured learning environment with high expectations.
• Ability to accept supervision and follow through with directives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory health status.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• To promote the achievement of students' educational goals by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction of certified personnel.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/Para-professional

Date Posted

10/3/2026

Location

Waterford Township School District

Closing Date

10/18/2026

If you are interested in a position that offers you an opportunity to work with children and provide assistance to the classroom teacher this is an opportunity to be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High school diploma or equivalency required
• 2. Highly qualified, preferredsee below for additional information
• 3. Possesses experience working with children
• 4. Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and growth
• 5. Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and to follow through with directives
• 6. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• 7. Satisfactory health status
• 8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• 9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher; assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher or other designated certified personnel.

SCHEDULE 1

• Four (4) working hours per day
• Monday - Friday

SCHEDULE 1

• Five and one half (5.5) working hours per day
• Monday - Friday

SALARY

Commensurate with applicable experience. Starting salary no experience listed below. (consideration for higher hourly rate for applicants with experience)

Highly Qualified -- $18.88 per hour / 185 days per year // NOT Highly Qualified -- $17.31 per hour / 185 days per year

To be considered Highly Qualified you need to possess 48 or more college credits OR have passed the Paraprofessional Exam.