Paraprofessionals SY2026-27

Education Jobs NJ; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in Berkeley Heights and district-wide. You will work with individual and small groups of students, providing physical assistance and academic help to maximize learning opportunities.

Under the supervision of the Director/Supervisor of Special Education and Building Principal, you will help implement instructional activities, communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff, and help maintain a positive,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience as determined by the board or district policy.
• Ability to assist with instructional activities and communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians and staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of students with disabilities and appropriate practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; background check clearances.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or valid employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of students.
• Provide physical help and academic support to maximize benefit from the education program.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians and school staff; support instructional activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Effective communication

Collaboration with staff

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 5/25/2026

Location: All District Schools

Date Available: 2026-2027

REPORTS TO: Director/Supervisor of Special Education and Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of classified students to provide them with physical help and academic support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's education program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, college graduate preferred.


• Minimum experience as determined by the board


• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians and school staff


• Knowledge of diverse needs of students with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices


• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Successful Criminal History Clearance.


• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA

It is the policy of Berkeley Heights Public Schools not to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability or genetic information, or other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.