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Instructional Paraprofessional JobID: 629 Position Type: Support Staff/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 7/6/2026 Location: Saddle Brook School District Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2027 Additional Information: Show/Hide Instructional Paraprofessional Qualifications: 60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Some or all of the following duties and responsibilities may apply) Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities and instruction Assist students in completing classroom assignments and projects Assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans Work with individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher Assist students with mobility and access to materials Closely supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground Assist in maintaining a neat, orderly and enriched learning environment Monitor student activities and student behavior Assist in implementation and monitoring of behavior plans, when applicable Maintain a safe and positive learning environment Participate in daily activities, training sessions Understand and carry out oral and written directions Participate in inservice training, conferences or formal classes related to assignment Show initiative when working with children Maintain cooperative, effective relationships Maintain confidentiality of student records Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, reaching, squatting, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom. Salary: $21.49 - $24.46 hourly rate Benefits: Paraprofessionals are not eligible for benefits Closing Date: Open until filled. AA/EOE Job ID: 629 Email To A Friend Print Version Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - www.aspexsolutions.comYou can also view New Jersey teaching jobs at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.
Salary estimate
$21 – $24/yr
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Skills for this role
REST
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