Special Education Assistant (AST-0305) 3.5 Hrs.

Washington Township Schools; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a dedicated Support Staff/Special Education Assistant at Grenloch Terrace Preschool.

The role involves assisting teachers, supporting students with disabilities, and helping create a positive learning environment. Requirements include a high school diploma, experience with children, English fluency, basic tech skills, ability to lift 40 pounds, and willingness to CPR/training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children.
• Able to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Basic tech skills on computers, tablets, and laptops.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• CPR and Crisis Prevention training willingness.
• Good moral character per references and fingerprinting.

Skills

English fluency

Math proficiency

Tech literacy

Experience with children

Disabilities awareness

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Lifting 40 pounds

Confidentiality

CPR training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
Grenloch Terrace Preschool

REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• High School Graduate
• Experience working with children
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, and ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate basic tech skills on computers, tablets, and laptops.
• Ability to work well with other assigned staff to establish a positive learning environments for students.
• Ability to work successfully with students with various disabilities.
• Ability to physically perform job duties including standing, walking, running, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift or move 40 pounds.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student's information.
• Willingness to fulfill the specific performance responsibilities of the position as they relate to individual student's needs.
• Evidence of good moral character as determined by reference checks, fingerprinting review and observation.
• Ability to work successfully with children with disabilities.
• Willing to be trained in CPR and Crisis Prevention

PREFERRED CRITERIA:

• Ability to provide academic and physical support to students with disabilities as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Computer proficiency
• Experience with school-age students.

SALARY:

$19.83 / Hr.