Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; North Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEHBP benefits package

Garden State Plan

Delta Dental

NJ State Pension

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Special Education Aide for a 10-month school-year position at the High School location. Date available is 09/01/2026; posting date is 4/20/2026; closing date 05/04/2026.

The role involves supporting students with disabilities, assisting teachers, and maintaining effective communication with families, while meeting NJPRAXIS paraprofessional requirements and completing a background check.

Qualifications

• Two years of Higher Education, or an Associate Degree; passing score on NJPRAXIS exam for paraprofessionals in education.
• Candidates must meet rigorous standards of quality in math, reading, and writing.
• Successful experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Successful criminal background check

Skills

Experience working with children

Effective communication with students/

Communication with parents and staff

NJPRAXIS paraprofessional test

Education

Two years of higher education or an associate degree

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 4/20/2026

Location: High School

Date Available: 09/01/2026

Closing Date: 05/04/2026

DESCRIPTION

Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening (10-month position)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of Higher Education, or an Associate Degree; passing score on NJPRAXIS exam for paraprofessionals in education.
• Candidates must meet rigorous standards of quality in math, reading, and writing.
• Successful experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Successful criminal background check

SALARY

$26,847.81 - $29,337.33

BENEFITS

• This position includes a single benefits package in accordance with the New Jersey School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
• NJ Educators or Garden State Plan (Aetna or Horizon networks)
• Delta Dental
• NJ State Pension - Required

OPTIONAL

• MetLife
• Corebridge Financial
• Lincoln Investments
• Axa Equitable
• Aflac, Prudential (disability), Colonial Life, 360+: Vision-VSP

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Healthcare
• Dependent Care

START DATE

September 1, 2026

Closing Date: May 4, 2026