Work Readiness Assistant for Students with Disabilities

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 26,202 - 34,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

NJ Pension

Paid sick leave

PTO

Job summary

Union County Educational Services Commission is seeking a Teacher Assistant at the Work Readiness Academy in Westfield, NJ. This full-time paraprofessional will support students with disabilities (ages 18-21) during unpaid internships across Union County and assist in implementing instructional strategies under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma and a valid NJ driver’s license; preferred candidates have 60+ college credits or substitute certificate/CDL.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license or equivalent is required.
• Experience with high school students with disabilities preferred.
• Candidates with 60+ college credits, Substitute Teacher Certificate or CDL license receive preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies under supervision of the special education teacher.
• Record observations and student assessment data.
• Provide ongoing feedback and interim progress reports to staff and families.

Skills

NJ Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

60+ College Credits

NJDOE Substitute Certificate

CDL License

Job description

Union County Educational Services Commission is seeking a Teacher Assistant at the Work Readiness Academy in Westfield, NJ. This full-time paraprofessional will support students with disabilities (ages 18-21) during unpaid internships across Union County and assist in implementing instructional strategies under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma and a valid NJ driver’s license; preferred candidates have 60+ college credits or substitute certificate/CDL.