Rotating Elementary Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Roselle Park School District; Roselle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roselle Park School District is seeking an Elementary School Teaching/Paraprofessional to support teachers across Aldene, Robert Gordon, and Sherman Elementary Schools. The role starts November 18, 2026, with a closing date of November 16, 2026, and offers hourly pay from $19.61 to $23.21 based on experience under the collective bargaining agreement.

The paraprofessional rotates between buildings on a fixed schedule of two days per building, reporting to one building for the full day.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Substitute Credential.
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to work in multiple buildings.
• Completed criminal history background check.
• NJ residency, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering instruction to individual students, small groups, or the whole class.
• Reinforce lessons and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students with classroom routines, transitions, and materials.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, assemblies, drills, and field trips.
• Follow classroom behavior plans, school rules, and district policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility to work in multiple

Education

NJ Substitute Credential

Job description

Roselle Park School District is seeking an Elementary School Teaching/Paraprofessional to support teachers across Aldene, Robert Gordon, and Sherman Elementary Schools. The role starts November 18, 2026, with a closing date of November 16, 2026, and offers hourly pay from $19.61 to $23.21 based on experience under the collective bargaining agreement.

The paraprofessional rotates between buildings on a fixed schedule of two days per building, reporting to one building for the full day.