PT Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teachers Aide) - Manchester Regional Day (Jackson)

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Personal days

NJ State Pension System enrollment

Job summary

Monmouth-Ocean Educational School District seeks a Part-time Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant to work with a male high school student at Manchester Regional Day School in Jackson. The role focuses on supporting instructional goals and providing behavioral, academic, and social-emotional support under the lead teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, helping transitions between classes, and monitoring safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Sixty (60) or more college credits or proof of Praxis Parapro 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 U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student to whom assigned with daily tasks and transitions.
• Work with the teacher to reinforce material and reach educational milestones.
• Accompany the student between classes and assist with mobility and safety.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional goals under supervision.
• Maintain professional relationships with the student and school staff.
• Meet the student at the start of the day and ensure safe bus dismissal when needed.
• Record attendance and support tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits or Praxis Parapro

Praxis Parapro Assessment Test (preferred)

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Location: Manchester-Regional Day School Jackson

Date Available: 11/09/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

PT Paraprofessional (Instructional/Teacher's Assistant) - Manchester Regional Day

This position is to work with a male high school student and is open through 12/23/26 with the possibility of extension.

Salary: $21.65/ hour

Paid time off - Sick & Personal days

• *Approximately 29.5 working hours per week with a daily 30 min unpaid break
• *Enrollment in NJ State Pension System / School Calendar

• 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 Student Services or appropriate Administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

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.
    Please Note: *Students are K-5 multiply disabled. Responsibilities include providing behavioral, academic, and social-emotional support under the direction of the lead teacher or BCBA. Diapering and toileting support may be required on an as-needed basis.
    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