Teacher Assistant

Pillar Care Continuum; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement

Paid Holidays; Generous PTO

401K with Employer Matching

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Pillar High School in Livingston, NJ is seeking a dedicated full-time Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering high-quality education and individualized student support. The TA will assist the Teacher of the Handicapped and help implement plans aligned with IEP goals, fostering independence and social skills among students.

Responsibilities include assisting with academics, daily routines, therapy groups, and adapting materials to meet diverse needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Eligibility for a Substitute Certificate or prior similar experience.
• Must pass fingerprinting and criminal history background check.
• CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction across academics, routines, therapy groups and activities.
• Support students with daily living skills; promote independence.
• Adapt materials and activities to student needs and IEP goals.
• Follow directions and implement lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Apply behavior management strategies per school guidelines.
• Assist with arrival/departure and bus supervision for student safety.
• Follow therapist recommendations including sensory diets and AAC strategies.
• Maintain a professional classroom environment and participate in meetings.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Instructional support

Safety supervision

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Tools

CDL

Fingerprinting clearance

Job description

Teacher Assistant

Pillar High School Admin Full Time Livingston, NJ, US

POSITION: Teacher Assistant

LOCATIONS: Livingston, NJ (Pillar High School)

Status:Full Time

Hours: Monday- Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm; 12 months with approximately 8 weeks paid recess plus personal time

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Pillar High School, an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking a dedicated full-time Teacher Assistant to support our dedicated teaching team in delivering high-quality education and individualized support. The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the Teacher of the Handicapped, assisting in planning and executing educational programs tailored to the needs of students. This role plays a vital part in fostering student independence, socialization, and self-esteem while supporting instructional activities and therapeutic interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of instruction, including academics, daily routines, special classes, assemblies, therapy groups (aquatic, hippo therapy, etc.), and other school activities.
• Support students with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene while promoting independence.
• Adapt instructional materials and activities based on individualized student needs and learning programs.
• Follow teacher and team directions, working independently to implement lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Apply effective behavior management strategies as per school guidelines.
• Assist students during arrival and departure from buses, ensuring safety and supervision.
• Implement therapist recommendations, including sensory diets, AAC communication strategies, and therapeutic IEP goals.
• Maintain a professional and positive classroom environment, serving as a role model for students.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development training.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Eligibility for a Substitute Certificate or previous experience in a similar school setting.
• Must pass fingerprinting and criminal history background check.
• CDL (Required)

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer:committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work

experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role,

complexity and external market and internal market value when

determining salary level.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid Holidays; Generous PTO
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Educational Assistance Program

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.