PT Paraprofessional (Instructional) - Regional Achievement Academy (Tinton Falls)

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Personal days

NJ State Pension System enrollment

Job summary

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District is seeking a PT Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) for the Regional Achievement Academy. The role involves serving as a 1:1 paraprofessional and implementing components of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma, 60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro (preferred), and experience with children in a school setting. Excellent communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60+ college credits and/or Praxis Parapro assessment preferred.
• Experience with children in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show US citizenship or legal residency.
• Proficient use of basic computer applications and email; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned student with daily tasks and transitions.
• Support students and teacher to achieve instructional goals.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher under supervision.
• Escort students between classes and help with mobility as needed.
• Support academic, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and staff.
• Attend to attendance, appearance, and punctuality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro

Job description

Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

10/5/2026

Location:

Regional Achievement Academy

Date Available:

10/19/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

PT Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant) - Regional Achievement Academy

1:1 Paraprofessional who will implement components of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Salary:

$21.65/ hour

Paid time off

- Sick & Personal days

*Enrollment in NJ State Pension System / School Calendar*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Sixty (60) or more college credits at an approved institution of higher education and/or proof of passing the Praxis Parapro Assessment Test (preferred)
• Preferred experience with children in a school setting.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of US Citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Student Services or appropriate Administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and toileting students when necessary.
2. Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
3. Work collaboratively with the teacher in helping students to reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
4. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
5. Accompany student(s) to whom assigned from class to class around the building.
6. Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals.
7. Make effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s).
8. Maintain good attendance, appearance and punctuality.
9. Assist students, as appropriate, when the student has physical limitations or is wheelchair bound.
10. Meet student(s) at school bus at the start of the student's school day and ensure student(s) are safely placed on the school bus at the end of the day, when necessary.
11. Perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or his/ her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Paraprofessional must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, visual acuity and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part Time - 10 months

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC's board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

MOESC - WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER