Part Time Paraprofessional

Lakewoodpiners; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakewoodpiners is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in classroom settings under direct supervision. The role involves supporting students in individual or small group instruction and assisting those with disabilities in personal and physical needs.

Candidates must meet educational requirements and demonstrate knowledge of instructional methods. The position is district-wide and requires commitment to educational standards and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics instruction or readiness.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities with personal needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students in an individualized or small group instructional setting.
• Prepare materials and resources as directed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.
• Adhere to educational and regulatory policies.
• Assist students with disabilities in various personal and physical needs.
• Participate in workshops and staff meetings.

Education

Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher learning (60 College Credit Minimum)

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lakewood Township School District

• Date Posted: 6/17/2026
• Location: District Wide

Qualifications:

• 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.