Part Time Paraprofessional

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Support Staff/Classroom Paraprofessional for district-wide assignment in New Jersey.

The role involves assisting the classroom teacher, supporting students with disabilities, and providing instructional support in computer labs and libraries. A post-secondary credential and college credits are required, with a focus on reading, writing and mathematics readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Completion of two years of study (60 credits) required.
• Knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics instruction readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support students in individualized or small group settings as directed by certified staff.
• Prepare materials and resources as directed by staff.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with parents, students, peers and the employer.
• Follow Board of Education, Administrative Directors and State/Federal regulations applicable to the position.
• Assist students with disabilities with personal needs and mobility.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading when required.
• Provide instructional assistance in computer labs, libraries or media centers.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

60 College Credit Minimum

Reading/Writing/Math readiness assessment

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/Classroom Paraprofessional

Date Posted

6/17/2026

Location

District Wide

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree (or higher degree)
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality that demonstrates, through formal assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Job Goal

A paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff person who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists in the classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher in the school in which he/she is assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

• 29.5 hours a week
• Assume a supportive role with students in an individualized or small group instructional setting, as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Use and prepare material and resources as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, peers, and employer.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education, Administrative Directors, and State and Federal regulations which are appropriate to the position.
• Provide intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of the students as directed by the certified staff member(s).
• Demonstrate competence in his/her work: prompt and punctual in the completion of assignments.
• Participate in workshops, in-service programs and staff meetings are required.
• Assist students with disabilities with their personal needs, which may include but not be limited to feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene skills.
• Assist students with disabilities to physically move from one activity to another, may require lifting ability.
• Assist students with disabilities physically on and off the bus.
• Perform such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Assisting with classroom management.
• Providing instructional assistance in the computer lab.
• Providing instructional support in the library or media center.