Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Clinton Township School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dynamic, child-centered special education Teaching Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. This part-time position involves assisting instructional activities and supporting children with diverse needs. Candidates must have a valid NJ Substitute Certificate and meet residency requirements within New Jersey. The salary is prorated based on part-time status. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Substitute Certificate with a minimum of 30 college credits preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classes.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident status
• Must meet State residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional activities in a special education setting.
• Support the classroom teacher with diverse needs of students.

Skills

Knowledge of child growth and development

Ability to assist with instructional activities

Understanding of diverse needs of children with disabilities

Instructional activity assistance

Criminal history background check

Residency requirement compliance

Education

Valid NJ Substitute Certificate with 30 college credits

College Level coursework in education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  2/2/2026
  
• Location:
  District Schools
  
• Date Available:
  Based on Need
  

2025-2026 School Year

Teaching Assistant - Part-time

District Schools

Clinton Township School District seeks a dynamic, child-centered special education teaching assistant.

Reports To:

Director of Student Services or Building Principal or Classroom Teacher

Qualfications:

• Valid NJ Substitute Certificate with a minimum of 30 college credits prefered.
• College Level coursework in education or related field preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classes.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Must meet State residency requirements.

RESIDENCY LAW

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act", effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired public employees, including public school district employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your position in NEW JERSEY

Salary: See attached Salary Guide. Salary is prorated for part-time.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:29:34 PM CST.

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