Substitute Certified Paraprofessional (K-5) - Rotating Assignment

Roselle Park School District; Roselle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Roselle Park School District is seeking an Elementary School Teaching/Paraprofessional to support teachers across Aldene, Robert Gordon, and Sherman Elementary Schools. The role starts November 18, 2026, with a closing date of November 16, 2026, and offers hourly pay from $19.61 to $23.21 based on experience under the collective bargaining agreement.

The paraprofessional rotates between buildings on a fixed schedule of two days per building, reporting to one building for the full day.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Substitute Credential.
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to work in multiple buildings.
• Completed criminal history background check.
• NJ residency, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering instruction to individual students, small groups, or the whole class.
• Reinforce lessons and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Help students with classroom routines, transitions, and materials.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, assemblies, drills, and field trips.
• Follow classroom behavior plans, school rules, and district policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility to work in multiple

Education

NJ Substitute Credential

Job description

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Paraprofessional

Date Posted

11/10/2026

Location

Location (TBD)

Date Available

11/18/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026

Location

Aldene, Robert Gordon, and Sherman Elementary Schools

Reports To

Building Principal

Start Date

November 18, 2026

Salary

$19.61- $23.21 per hour, based on experience, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Assignment

This position rotates among all three elementary schools on a fixed schedule oftwo days per building. The paraprofessional reports toone building for the full school day and does not travel between buildings during the day.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering instruction to individual students, small groups, or the whole class
• Reinforce lessons and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students with classroom routines, transitions, and materials
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, assemblies, drills, and field trips
• Follow classroom behavior plans, school rules, and district policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Substitute Credential
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to work in multiple buildings
• Completed criminal history background check
• NJ residency, or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment

The Roselle Park School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with state and federal law.