Special Education Assistant (AST-0536) - 3.5 Hrs.

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

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a dedicated Support Staff/Special Education Assistant at Thomas Jefferson Elementary to assist students with organizational skills and academic content under teacher supervision.

The role emphasizes positive behavioral support, collaboration with OT/PT/Speech within IEP services, maintaining confidentiality, and using computer tools. Salary is listed at $19.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; completion of 2 years of college (desirable)
• Assist students with organizational skills
• Assist students (under direction of teacher) with academic content
• Assist teacher promoting positive behavioral support
• Ability to work with other assigned related service providers (OT,PT, Speech) for services within the IEP
• Maintain confidential information
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Experience with Elementary aged students preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students under direction of teacher with academic content
• Assist students with organizational skills
• Assist teacher promoting positive behavioral support
• Work with other service providers (OT, PT, Speech) for services within the IEP
• Maintain confidential information
• Assist with elementary aged students

Skills

Organizational skills

Academic support

Behavioral support

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Elementary students

Education

HS Diploma

2 years college desirable

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 9/28/2026

Location: Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Date Available: TBD

CRITERIA:

• High School Diploma; completion of 2 years of college (desirable)
• Assist students with organizational skills
• Assist students (under direction of teacher) with academic content
• Assist teacher promoting positive behavioral support
• Ability to work with other assigned related service providers (OT,PT, Speech)for services within the IEP
• Maintain confidential information
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Experience with Elementary aged students preferred

SALARY: $19.83 / hr.