PT Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teachers Aide) - Lakewood School District

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; 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 Part-Time Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant for Lakewood Schools (Middle and High School). This role supports students under teacher supervision and works with the school team to help learners progress. Typical schedule is about 27.5 hours per week (7:00 a.m.

- 1:30 p.m.) with a 30-minute unpaid break. Salary is $21.65 per hour. Enrollment in the NJ State Pension System and adherence to the school calendar are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• 60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro (preferred).
• Experience with children in a school setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email.
• Ability to pass criminal history check and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily activities under teacher supervision.
• Perform simple classroom tasks and errands to support learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to help students meet goals and milestones.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher in class.
• Move with students between classes and supervise transitions.
• Support students in academic, social, and emotional development.
• Establish professional relationships with students.
• Maintain regular attendance, appearance, and punctuality.
• Assist students with physical limitations when needed.
• Greet and supervise students at the start and end of day as required.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the supervisor or designee.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Criminal history background check

Education

High school diploma

60+ college credits / Praxis Parapro (preferred)

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 10/12/2026

Location: Lakewood Public School District

Date Available: 11/03/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Part-Time Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teacher's Assistant) - Lakewood Schools (Middle / High School positions available)

Salary: $21.65/ hour

Paid time off - Sick & Personal days

Times: Typically 7:00 a.m.- 1:30 pm with an unpaid 30 min break and 30 min lunch. (Approximately 27.5 hrs per week)

*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 U.S. 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 Special Services or appropriate Administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the student(s) to whom assigned with physical tasks such 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 to help students reach their instructional goals and educational milestones.
4. Under the classroom teacher's supervision, 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 an 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 a student has physical limitations or is wheelchair-bound.
10. Meet student(s) at the 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 the 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