Substitute Paraprofessional

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Substitute Paraprofessional to support students across classrooms and school activities in a district-wide program.

The role provides supervision, assistance, and care under certified staff direction, with daily pay depending on qualifications. The position requires at least 60 college credits or Praxis exam eligibility, HS degree for the lower rate, and a commitment to helping students with disabilities thrive in inclusive settings throughout the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits and/or Praxis exam score.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student supervision in the classroom and during playground, bus, lunchroom, lavatory, and other school activities.
• Provide toileting assistance and personal care for students with disabilities, as assigned.
• Respond to requests for student assistance and communicate concerns to the appropriate certified staff member.
• Assist certified staff in preparing instructional materials and reinforcing previously taught academic, behavioral, and social skills.
• Collect, record, and maintain academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data.
• Support the implementation of instructional and behavioral interventions and reinforce positive student behaviors.
• Monitor students during instructional activities, individualized learning, and free play under the direction of certified staff.
• Perform classroom housekeeping and routine clerical duties.
• Maintain student records, including attendance, schedules, logs, and other required documentation.
• Answer and relay routine telephone messages, as directed.
• Prepare, reproduce, process, file, and distribute instructional materials, correspondence, reports, and other documents as assigned.

Education

60 College Credits / Praxis Exam

Job description

Position Type: Substitute

Date Posted: 7/13/2026

Location: District-Wide

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date: 06/30/2027

Pay Rate: $115.00per day with a HS Degree

$130.00 per day with 60 credits from an accredited college

Requirements:

• Minimum of 60 College Credits and/or Passed Praxis Exam score

Responsibilities:

• Assist with student supervision in the classroom and during playground, bus, lunchroom, lavatory, and other school activities.
• Provide toileting assistance and personal care for students with disabilities, as assigned.
• Respond to requests for student assistance and communicate concerns to the appropriate certified staff member.
• Assist certified staff in preparing instructional materials and reinforcing previously taught academic, behavioral, and social skills.
• Collect, record, and maintain academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data.
• Support the implementation of instructional and behavioral interventions and reinforce positive student behaviors.
• Monitor students during instructional activities, individualized learning, and free play under the direction of certified staff.
• Perform classroom housekeeping and routine clerical duties.
• Maintain student records, including attendance, schedules, logs, and other required documentation.
• Answer and relay routine telephone messages, as directed.
• Prepare, reproduce, process, file, and distribute instructional materials, correspondence, reports, and other documents as assigned.

Attachment(s):

• Substitute Paraprofessional - Job Description.pdf