Special Needs Paraprofessional

Roselle Board of Education; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking Special Needs Preschool Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year across district locations.

The position is a 10-month assignment with a salary range from $45,000 to $47,788, depending on credits and district steps. Health benefits include Horizon,Dental, Vision as listed by the REA Salary Guide.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credits from an accredited college or a passing Praxis Pro Exam score.
• Provide instructional reinforcement for students
• Attend to student's physical, personal (including toileting), academic and emotional needs
• Support all preschoolers in a nurturing environment
• Experience working with Special Needs Students
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for students
• Attend to students' physical, personal (including toileting), academic and emotional needs
• Support all preschoolers in a nurturing environment
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class

Skills

Special Needs Experience

Instructional Support

Education

60 college credits

Praxis Pro Exam score

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff

Date Posted

6/25/2026

Location

District

Description

Special Needs Preschool Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year

Location

District Locations

Duration

10 months

Salary

REA Salary Guide
With Credits: Step 1: $45,000.00-Step 13- $47,788.00

Health Benefits

• Horizon (2 Options)
• Dental (4 Options)
• Vision (1 Option)

Criteria

• Must have 60 college credits from an accredited college or a passing Praxis Pro Exam score
• Provide instructional reinforcement for students
• Attend to student's physical, personal (including toileting), academic and emotional needs
• Support all preschoolers in a nurturing environment
• Experience working with Special Needs Students
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and/or school administration

Selection Procedure

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.

The Roselle Public Schools Promotes and Values Diversity

Employees and prospective employees will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, domestic partnership, civil union status, gender identity or expression, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, veteran status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, or any other unlawful category of discrimination.