Special Education Aides

Vineland School District; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Sick, vacation and personal days

Job summary

Vineland Public Schools in Vineland, NJ, is seeking a Special Education Aide to provide instructional and personal support to students with disabilities as part of a collaborative classroom team.

Under the direction of licensed staff, you will reinforce instruction, promote independence, and help with daily living activities while maintaining confidentiality and safety. Eligible for benefits under the negotiated contract.

Qualifications

• NJ Paraprofessional Certification or 60 college credits from an accredited institution
• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings preferred
• Ability to support the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students under supervision
• Reinforce instruction and promote student independence
• Support social-emotional development and daily living activities as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families while maintaining confidentiality and safety

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Student support

Education

NJ Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Vineland Public Schools
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 12/30/2026

Located in the heart of South Jersey, Vineland Public Schools is one of the 20 largest districts in New Jersey, serving nearly 11,000 students across 16 schools. We are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth of our diverse student population.

Our district offers a supportive community, strong family partnerships, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. We believe all students can learn—and we expect the best from ourselves as educators.

Salary

$25,226 - $45,998 (based on negotiated contract)

Benefits

Full-time staff are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental. Sick, vacation, and personal days are included based upon negotiated UAW contract. This is a Civil Service position.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the building principal and the supervision of the certified special education teacher, the Special Education Aide provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The aide assists in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment by reinforcing instruction, promoting student independence, supporting social-emotional development, and assisting with daily living activities as needed. The Special Education Aide collaborates with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support students in achieving their educational, behavioral, and functional goals while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the health, safety, and dignity of all students. Review the Job Description.

Qualifications

• N.J. Paraprofessional Certification or at least 60 college credits from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

Candidates must become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70.

The district is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer which has adopted policies seeking equal opportunity for all persons desiring employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, national origin, social/economic status or sexual orientation. The district believes that all employees are entitled to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment.