Part -Time Paraprofessionals - Physical Education 2026 - 2027 School Year

Education Jobs NJ; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking two Part-Time Paraprofessionals to support students during physical education classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are available at the elementary and intermediate school levels.

Paraprofessionals will work under the direction of the physical education teacher to assist students with participation, engagement, safety, and access to physical education activities.

Qualifications

• 48+ college credits or degree preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 3 to 21 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage students' behavior.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with classroom teacher and education services staff.
• Must be willing to fulfill physical needs of students.
• Must be reliable and of good moral character.
• Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.

Responsibilities

• Support students during physical education classes.
• Assist participation, engagement, safety and access to activities.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Collaboration

Reliability

Character

Education

48+ college credits

Job description

Position Type

Paraprofessionals

Date Posted

9/23/2026

Location

District Wide

Date Available

As soon as possible

Closing Date

10/02/2026

PART-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL(S) - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2026-2027 School Year

Description

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking two Part-Time Paraprofessionals to support students during physical education classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are available at the elementary and intermediate school levels. Paraprofessionals will work under the direction of the physical education teacher to assist students with participation, engagement, safety, and access to physical education activities.

Qualifications

• 48+ college credits or degree preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 3 to 21 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage students' behavior.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with classroom teacher and education services staff.
• Must be willing to fulfill physical needs of students.
• Must be reliable and of good moral character.
• Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.

Working Conditions

Position is part - time (5 days a week, 5.75 hours per day - total of 28.75 hours per week)

Salary Range

Based on FLEA salary guide which ranges between $26,007 to $29,757, commensurate with experience and degree.

Position Start Date

As soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.