Teacher Assistant

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Secaucus Board of Education is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students in a district-wide program. The role includes tutoring, classroom assistance, and collaboration with certified teachers to reinforce material presented in class.

Ideal candidates will be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), uphold confidentiality, and be prepared to assist in labs, libraries, and playground supervision. Open to applicants with at least 60 college credits and relevant certificates.

Qualifications

• Minimum sixty (60) credits toward a bachelor's degree.
• Pass the State School Security Clearance.
• Ability to provide assistance, encouragement, and support to special needs children.
• Valid regular or substitute teacher certificate, recorded in Hudson County.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Discretionary work with confidentiality and ASL fluency.
• Willingness to work with students at all grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group tutoring to students when instruction is not available from a teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and organize instructional materials.
• Provide individual or small group assistance under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Report progress and difficulties of students to the teacher.
• Provide assistance in a computer lab and a library or media center.
• Assist with playground supervision and distribution of materials.
• Translate as needed and engage children to encourage language development.

Skills

ASL

Support for special needs

Interpersonal skills

Education

Sixty credits toward bachelor's

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

7/29/2026

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

08/12/2026

Teacher Assistant

The Secaucus Board of Education invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Teacher Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of sixty (60) credits toward a bachelor's degree.
• Pass the State School Security Clearance
• Ability to provide assistance, encouragement, and support to special needs children
• Valid regular or substitute teacher certificate, recorded in Hudson County
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Disposition compatible with the needs displayed by children with varied educational disabilities
• Willingness to work with students at all grade levels
• Willingness to provide discrete trial training
• Computer literacy

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual or small group tutoring to students at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials
• Provide individual assistance and/or work with small groups of students under the direction and supervision of the certified teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Report to the teacher noted progress and difficulties of individuals students with whom assistant is working
• Provide assistance in a computer laboratory
• Provide assistance in a library or media center
• Provide assistance in playground supervision
• Provide assistance with organizing, duplicating, and distributing educational materials in the classroom
• Act as a translator
• Engage children in conversation to encourage language development
• Any specialized duty deemed necessary by the Principal or designee
• Attend all workshops/seminars scheduled by the District for faculty members
• Teacher assistants will accompany and remain with a class at specials at the discretion of the principal or designee.
• Teacher assistants will provide support for special education students in the mainstream classes

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Supervisor of Special Services

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

Salary Range: $41,310,Step 1 Teaching Assistant Guide as per the 2023-2026 SEA Contract

Employment Period: 2026-2027 School Year

OPENING DATE:

July 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

August 13, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Board approved