Special Education Classroom Assistant (10 Month + 30 Days Contract)

Y.A.L.E. School NJ; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Low-cost medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School NJ is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant for a 10-month contract with an additional 30 days for Extended School Year. The role involves supervising students with disabilities, collaborating with staff to foster a positive learning environment, and recording behavioral data. Ideal candidates should possess 60 college credits or a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Competitive benefits include low-cost medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Possess 60 college credits or hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Show energy, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in using technology tools and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of assigned students in a safe classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and parents.
• Implement School Wide Positive Behavior Support.
• Record daily behavioral data.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

60 college credits or bachelor's degree

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (10 MONTH + 30 DAYS)

We are looking for dynamic teaching assistants who want to work with a young, autistic population in an ABA setting. This is an ideal position for anyone looking to start a career in education with a goal of becoming a teacher or becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).

Teaching assistants will be given a 10‑month contract (Sept. 1 – June 30) that includes days off for school holidays, including a week for winter break and a week for spring break, as well as a 30‑day contract for ESY (Extended School Year) that runs for six weeks in the summer.

10‑month school year hours are 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; the 30‑day ESY hours are 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Benefits

Benefits include competitive pay; low‑cost medical insurance including vision and prescription coverage with options for dental and HSA; paid time off; employee referral bonuses; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; career counseling and advancement; staff recognition and prizes.

Job Requirements

• Possess 60 college credits from an accredited post‑secondary institution or hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st‑century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

Job Description

The Classroom Assistant at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the Classroom Assistant will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education.

Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a New Jersey state‑approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.