Part -Time Special Education Paraprofessionals 2026 - 2027 School Year

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking Part-Time Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year to serve as classroom aides, 1:1 aides, 2:1 aides or 3:1 aides.

The position runs five days a week (about 28.75 hours weekly) with compensation based on the FLEA salary guide, reflecting experience and degree. Applicants must meet background checks and collaborate with teachers and education services staff.

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.

Responsibilities

• Fort Lee Public Schools seeks Part-Time Paraprofessionals to serve as classroom aides, 1:1 aides, 2:1 aides or 3:1 aides for the 2026-2027 school year.

Skills

College credits

Experience with students

Communication skills

Behavior management

Collaboration

Physical needs support

Reliability

Education

48+ college credits or degree preferred

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessionals

Date Posted: 6/3/2026

Location: District Wide

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date: OPEN

PART-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL(S)

FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2026-2027 School Year

Description:

Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking Part-Time Paraprofessionals to serve as either classroom aides, 1:1 aides, 2:1 aides or 3:1 aides for the 2026-2027 school year.

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:

Upon hiring

Selection Procedure:

Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview.

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.