Part-Time Special Education Assistant — Student Support

Ridgefield Park Public Schools; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 24,927 - 33,724; Part time

Job summary

Ridgefield Park School District in New Jersey is seeking a Part Time Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) to support classroom teachers in Pre-K through 12 settings. This position requires a strong ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate with students, families and staff.

The role emphasizes helping students with disabilities, delivering physical support and emotional encouragement to help them participate fully in the district's programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*
• 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
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
• *In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate's degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Communication with students/parents

Education

High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*

Job description

Ridgefield Park School District in New Jersey is seeking a Part Time Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) to support classroom teachers in Pre-K through 12 settings. This position requires a strong ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate with students, families and staff.

The role emphasizes helping students with disabilities, delivering physical support and emotional encouragement to help them participate fully in the district's programs.