Primary School Paraprofessional

Plumsted Township School District; Plumsted Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in New Jersey is seeking a Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant to support special education pupils. The role involves assisting with physical needs, facilitating individualized instruction, and engaging children in conversation for language development. Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma, with preferred college-level coursework, and must pass a criminal background check. This is a crucial role aimed at enhancing the educational experience for children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
• Criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Criminal and employment history background check and U.S. citizenship proof required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical needs of special education pupils.
• Work with small groups under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assist in playground supervision and field trips.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.
• Assist pupils with projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Supervise children on field trips and playgrounds.
• Encourage language development through conversations with children.
• Assist in supporting physically handicapped children and those relying on appliances or prosthetics.
• Perform other duties assigned by the teacher or principal related to positive learning experiences.

Skills

Effective communication with students

Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities

Ability to assist with instructional activities

Education

High School Diploma

College-level coursework in education or related fields

Highly Qualified*

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 and employment history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.

In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals...

Job description

Date Posted: 7/23/2025

Location: New Egypt Primary School

TITLE

PARAPROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO

Coordinator of Special Services and/or Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• College-level coursework in education or related fields (preferred).
• Highly Qualified*
• 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 and employment history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.
• *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. Those hired before that date have until January 8, 2006, to meet one of the requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board’s policy on the evaluation of non-certified staff.

APPROVED BY

Plumsted Township Board of Education DATE: October 22, 2008

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:35:08 PM CST.