Student Support Paraprofessional — Classroom Assistant

North Plainfield School District; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Sick leave

Personal leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

North Plainfield School District invites applications for an Instructional Paraprofessional. In this role, you will assist classroom teachers, support individualized instruction, and help create a positive learning culture where all students can thrive.

Located in North Plainfield, NJ, the district serves about 3,500 students and emphasizes collaboration, progress monitoring, and safe supervision. Salary ranges from $22.27 to $27.60 per hour, with benefits as outlined in the collective

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or a passing grade on the Paraprofessional Praxis required
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative setting
• Experience working with students preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with individualized instruction
• Work with small groups under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Complete data collection forms to monitor and support student progress
• Assist students with projects, activities, crafts, and curriculum tasks
• Assist with student supervision (e.g., playground, lunchroom, arrival/dismissal)
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administration

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Experience with students

Education

60 college credits or passing Paraprofessional Praxis

Job description

North Plainfield School District invites applications for an Instructional Paraprofessional. In this role, you will assist classroom teachers, support individualized instruction, and help create a positive learning culture where all students can thrive.

Located in North Plainfield, NJ, the district serves about 3,500 students and emphasizes collaboration, progress monitoring, and safe supervision. Salary ranges from $22.27 to $27.60 per hour, with benefits as outlined in the collective