Part-Time Special Education Assistant

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Cedar Grove, NJ, is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional to assist a special education classroom. The role supports individual and small groups, aids students with physical and emotional needs, and helps reinforce instructional material under the teacher's guidance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with families, and adherence to district programs. Training and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credits or passing ParaPro assessment score.
• Minimum experience as determined by the board.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Assists in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil, including putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room and using the lavatory.
• Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans.
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.
• Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.
• Assists in playground supervision.
• Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.
• Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building principal directly related to a good learning experience for special education pupils.

Skills

Communication

Instructional support

Diversity of learners

Education

60 college credits or ParaPro

Board-determined experience

Criminal history check & US status

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. in Cedar Grove, NJ, is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional to assist a special education classroom. The role supports individual and small groups, aids students with physical and emotional needs, and helps reinforce instructional material under the teacher's guidance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with families, and adherence to district programs. Training and supportive work environment offered.