Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) - Part Time

Ridgefield Park School District; Ridgefield Park (NJ); In loco; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Ridgefield Park School District is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) to support classroom activities and assist students with disabilities. The position reports to the classroom teacher, principal, or Coordinator of Student Personnel Services.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or higher, and demonstrate the ability to support individualized instruction and communicate with students, parents and staff.

Competenze

• Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma; college coursework in education or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices

Mansioni

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and provide support to students individually or in small groups.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff and maintain professional relationships.

Conoscenze

Communication

Instructional support

Disability awareness

Formazione

High School Diploma

College coursework in education or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Teacher Assistant (Non-Certificated) - Part Time JobID: 527

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant


• Date Posted: 1/5/2026


• Location: Ridgefield Park School District


• Date Available: TBD

The Ridgefield Park School District is located in southeastern Bergen County. The district consists of four schools, grades Pre-K through 12, and provides high quality instruction to over 2,000 students. The district prides itself on the diversity of its student body and is committed to fostering a culturally responsive staff. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma; college-level coursework in education or related field*


• Minimum experience as determined by the board


• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff


• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices


• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status


• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

*In programs funded with federal Title I funds, or in district-wide Title I districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate's degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

SALARY: $29,325 /yr

REPORTS TO: Classroom teacher, Principal, or Coordinator of Student Personnel Services

JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.