PARAPROFESSIONALS - Middlesex County, NJ

Horizon Staffing Resources; New Jersey; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Staffing Resources seeks qualified paraprofessionals in Middlesex County, NJ for the 2026-2027 school year. Paraprofessionals assist teachers and support students with special needs, promoting academic and personal growth.

Responsibilities include providing instructional reinforcement, attending to student needs, and assisting with classroom management. Requires fingerprint clearance and a high school diploma; some positions require an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates or bachelor’s degree for some positions.
• Previous experience with childcare preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand child’s needs.
• Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for students.
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Support students with special needs by following provisions in IEPs/504 Plans.
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration.

Job description

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONALS – Middlesex County, NJ

Are you looking for your next great opportunity in the educational field that offers growth? Horizon Staffing’s open positions in Middlesex County, NJ might be right for you!

Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking qualified paraprofessionals in Middlesex County, NJ for coverage for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Paraprofessionals will assist classroom teachers in providing extra support to students with special needs, while promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Hours/Schedule

• Monday through Friday, as needed/requested by the school district
• Working hours dependent on school and classroom setting

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for students
• Attend to student's physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration

Requirements

• Previous experience with childcare preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand child’s needs
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates or bachelor’s degree required for some positions
• Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma (required); or
• An Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred); or
• Some completion of study at an institution of higher learning (preferred)