Substitute - One-on-One Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Special Services School District in Hamilton, New Jersey, seeks a Substitute One-on-One Assistant to support individual students under supervision of teachers and clinicians. The role focuses on promoting academic achievement, behavior goals, and personal development while adapting to each student’s IEP requirements.

The position requires physical capability to perform essential tasks and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and maintain safety for students.
• Capacity to work under supervision and support students with IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist a student or students as assigned.
• Support academic achievement, behavioral growth, and socio-emotional development.
• Adapt to educational and therapeutic needs outlined in IEPs.

Skills

Physical endurance

Adaptability

Student support

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Substitute - One-on-One Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868191

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute One-on-One Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

The position of One-on-One Assistant shall require a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certification, as well as the physical and mental capacity to perform the major responsibilities of the job assignment.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The One-on-One Assistant is assigned to a student (or students) to perform the duties as described in their IEP’s.The One-on-One Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teachers and/or certified staff to promote the target student’s (or students’) academic achievement, behavioral growth, socio-emotional relationships, and personal development. The One-on-One Assistant must adapt to the particular educational/therapeutic needs of the student(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The One-on-One Assistant must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Mercer County Special Services School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $130 Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Nemeth , Admin Asst to Superintendent
• Administration Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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