Job Description

JobID: 3359

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

12/23/2025

Location:

District

Date Available:

02/01/2026

Closing Date:

01/02/2026

Job Title: Paraprofessionals (Full-Time/Anticipated)

Reports To:

Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Job Purpose:

To assist assigned special education student(s) in the classroom providing the appropriate support detailed in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Assist the classroom teacher with creating and maintaining a learning environment conducive to the student's learning needs.

Qualifications-Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to work well with school age students

Ability to read and write English

Ability to speak English clearly and accurately

Ability to communicate effectively

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to support one-on-one student or small groups 3-4 students

Ability to follow directions

Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks

Ability to exercise "good" judgment

Must be able to pass the NJ Criminal History Review

Must be able to pass the post-offer physical examination

Must be able to submit the Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Form

Must be able to work with children who have moderate to severe special needs

Qualifications-Desired:

1-2 years of experience working with special needs students

Associate's Degree

NJ Substitute Certification

Computer literate

Duties/Responsibilities:

Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with the student(s), classroom teacher, and student's parent/guardian

Maintains the safety of the student by providing a safe, organized environment for effective and independent learning

Provides student(s) with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance

Provides assistance with academics in all academic areas

Accompanies student(s) to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art, and physical education

Reviews and reinforces skills and concepts taught by the classroom teacher

Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers under the direction of the classroom teacher

Instructs individual and small groups of students using instruction objectives from lessons developed by the classroom teacher

Provides assistance with individualized program materials-written and oral

Implements classroom behavioral management strategies and/or individual student behavior plans

Provides information as needed to special education teacher regarding a student's behavior in special areas

Gains a working knowledge about the student(s) and provides assistance to special area teachers

Assists student(s) with personal and hygienic care, when necessary

Observes and intervenes to redirect disruptive and inappropriate behavior

Directs and maintains student(s) on task

Working Conditions:

School Building

Classroom

Outside playgrounds

Full-Time

10 Month Position

Salary Range of $26,120 (Step 1) to $34,876 (Step 8) based on school experience

Medical and Dental Benefits

Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school day

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects

Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Ability to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school day

Ability to restrain students when necessary

Ability to bend at the waist

Ability to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessary

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address students

Visual and auditory acuity

Direct Reports:

N/A

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer