Special Education Paraprofessional

Barrington Board of Education; Barrington (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional delivery under the supervision of the classroom teacher. This role involves working with individual students or small groups, facilitating reading aloud, and assisting with behavior management and organization.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and coursework in education, strong communication skills with students and families, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and college coursework in education or related field.
• Ability to assist with instructional activities and communicate with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Works with individualized students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to student read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists, under a teacher direction, in the collection and administration of behavior management systems and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher/teacher or building principal directly related to a good learning experience for students.

Skills

Effective communication

Assist instructional activities

Special education needs awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework in education/related field

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 10/29/2026

Location: Barrington Board of Education

Title Special Education Paraprofessional

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Works with individualized students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to student read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists, under a teacher direction, in the collection and administration of behavior management systems and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher/teacher or building principal directly related to a good learning experience for students.