Teacher Assistant (Autism)

Bergen County Special Services School District; Washington; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services School District in Whippany is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Autism) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, non-certificated position supports students with significant educational disabilities at Washington @ Hanover - Bee Meadow School.

Qualifications include strong written and oral expression, experience with or enthusiasm for working with children with disabilities, and willingness to complete Crisis Management training.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students with significant educational disabilities.
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Experienced computer/clerical skills – highly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with Autism – preferred.
• Willing and able to complete Crisis Management training.
• New Jersey residence within one year from date of hire.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Disabilities experience

Autism experience

Crisis management training

Tools

Clerical software

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff Non-Certificated/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  7/2/2026
• Location:
  WASHINGTON HANOVER
• Date Available:
  09/02/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/11/2026

BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2027school year for the following position:

TEACHER ASSISTANT (AUTISM)

(10 Months – Non-certificated)

Washington @ Hanover - Bee Meadow School in Whippany

Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Experienced computer/clerical skills – highly preferred.
• Experience working with individual with Autism– preferred.
• Willing and able to complete Crisis Management training.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range:

$32,935-$46,685

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER