Teacher Assistant (Autism)

Bergen County Special Services School District; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen County Special Services invites applications for a Teacher Assistant (10 Months, Non-certificated) at Tri-Valley Program - Lincoln School in Bergenfield. The position supports students with disabilities and requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications emphasize experience with disabilities, enthusiasm for student needs, and physical ability for lifting up to 25 lbs. Crisis Management training and NJ residence within one year are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Effective written and oral expression.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Enthusiasm for supporting students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, 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 (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Effective written and oral expression

Experience with children with disabil

Enthusiasm for supporting students w/

Crisis Management training

Physical ability

Computer/clerical skills

Experience with Autism

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 8/7/2026

Location: TRI-VALLEY PROGRAM/BERGENFIELD LINCOLN

Date Available: 08/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/24/2026

BERG EN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

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

TEACHER ASSISTANT (10 Months - Non-certificated)

Tri-Valley Program - Lincoln School / Bergenfield

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma.
2. Effective written and oral expression.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
5. 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.
6. Experienced computer/clerical skills - highly preferred.
7. Experience working with individuals with Autism - preferred.
8. Willing and able to complete Crisis Management training.
9. New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range:

$32,935-$46,685

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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