PART-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL

South Amboy Public Schools; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 2,617,440 - 3,719,520; Part time

Job summary

The South Amboy Board of Education has an opening for a part-time paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year, up to 29 hours per week. Rate of pay will be per negotiated agreement between the South Amboy Board of Education & the South Amboy Education Association. Requirements include a County Substitute License or 60 college credits; verification of enrollment if enrolled.

Fingerprinting and a physical exam are required. CPI Training is preferred.

Qualifications

• County Substitute License required or eligibility via 60 college credits for a substitute license.
• If not licensed, must have at least 60 college credits to apply for a County Substitute License.
• 30 credits required with current enrollment in college; verification of enrollment required; must be at least 20 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing the daily program.
• Assist with clerical tasks, recordkeeping, and preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist with supervision of students and with behavior management plans.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to support learning.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderly arrangement of materials and equipment in the classroom.
• Assist children with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, activities, or arrival/dismissal.

Skills

Classroom support

Clerical tasks

Student supervision

Behavior management

Education

County Substitute License

60 college credits

30 college credits with enrollment

Job description

Date Posted: 7/15/2026

Location: South Amboy Board of Education

The South Amboy School District has the following anticipated opening for the 2026-2027 school year. Rate of pay will be as per negotiated agreement between the South Amboy Board of Education & the South Amboy Education Association.

DISTRICT

PART-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL

Up-to 29 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS:

• County Substitute License

OR

• Applicants without any of the above credentials must have at least 60 college credits in order to apply for a County Substitute License
• 30 college credits. Applicants must be enrolled in college or university at the time of application. Verification of enrollment is required. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age.

• Salary Starting at $22.60 per hour
• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance
• Physical exam required
• CPI Training Preferred
• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing the daily program.
• Assist the classroom teacher with clerical work, recordkeeping, preparation of instructional materials, and other non-instructional tasks as assigned.
• Assist the classroom teacher with supervision of students and implementation of class-wide and individual behavior management plans.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderly arrangement of materials and equipment within the classroom.
• Assist children with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, or to dismissal or arrival.

Applications must be submitted at Applitrack. Selection process will continue until a candidate is appointed. Appointment is at the discretion of the South Amboy Board of Education. If, and when, an appointment is made, appropriate staff will be notified.