Teacher Assistant - Part Time

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 25,128 - 35,789; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Pay

Opportunities for summer employment

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a part-time Teacher Assistant in Westfield, New Jersey. This position involves assisting teaching staff in designing, implementing, and assessing instruction for students diagnosed with various disabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably 60 college credits. Salary is $22.11/hr with earned sick pay and opportunities for summer employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Earned 60+ college credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting.
• Candidates with 60+ college credits, NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certificate and/or Valid CDL License also given preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in the design, implementation and assessment of academic instruction.
• Assist clinical staff in the implementation of behavior modification strategies and interventions.
• Assist students during community-based instruction trips off school grounds.

Skills

Experience working with students with disabilities

Behavior modification strategies

Education

High School diploma

60+ college credits

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Support Staff - Non-Certificated/Teacher`s Assistant

Date Posted: 3/17/2026

Location: Commission Offices

Date Available: 04/16/2026

Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Title: Teacher Assistant – Part-Time, 10-Month Public School Position

Westfield, New Jersey

Union County Educational Services Commission is a public agency in Westfield, NJ that was established to provide cost-effective educational programs and services for the twenty-one public school districts located in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking a part-time Paraprofessional at Union County Educational Services Commission, public preschool, elementary, middle, and high school programs serving students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Regulation Impairment, and/or Multiple Disabilities.

Description

• Part-Time, 10-Month Position
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Salary: $22.11 hr.
• Earned Sick Pay
• Opportunities for summer employment

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in the design, implementation and assessment of academic instruction.
• Assist clinical staff in the implementation of behavior modification strategies and interventions.
• Assist students during community-based instruction trips off school grounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Earned 60+ college credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting
• Candidates with 60+ college credits, NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certificate and/or Valid CDL License also given preferential consideration