Special Education Aide — Part-Time with ABA Support

Kenilworth Public Schools; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenilworth Public Schools is seeking an Anticipated Special Education Classroom Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at Harding Elementary School in Kenilworth, NJ. The position is part-time with split shifts (8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM).

The aide will assist special education students with learning activities, personal care, and toileting, and will collaborate with building staff to support behavioral/learning needs. NJ residency and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status required.
• Willingness to assist with learning activities, personal care, and toileting for special education students.
• Ability to collaborate with building staff.
• Experience with students with behavioral/learning needs or prior experience as a behavioral support aide.
• Knowledge of ABA preferred.
• RBT certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish language ability desirable.
• Must meet NJ residency per the New Jersey First Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students in learning activities, personal care, and toileting.
• Support students with behavioral/learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement plans.

Skills

Willingness to assist students

Collaborative work

Experience with behavioral/learning|ne

ABA knowledge

RBT certification

Spanish language ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kenilworth Public Schools is seeking an Anticipated Special Education Classroom Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at Harding Elementary School in Kenilworth, NJ. The position is part-time with split shifts (8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–3:00 PM).

The aide will assist special education students with learning activities, personal care, and toileting, and will collaborate with building staff to support behavioral/learning needs. NJ residency and background checks are required.