PT Paraprofessional; Instructional - MOESC at Holy Spirit High School; Absecon, NJ

Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)

MOESC is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time paraprofessional (instructional assistant) position at Holy Spirit High School for the 2026-27 school year. Part-time (10 month) hourly rate: $21.65. Paid sick and personal days.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred
• Experience with children in a school setting
• Good organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and email
• Good interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and show proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Ability to communicate and have command of the English language
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent or his/her designee may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to:

Supervisor of Student Services or appropriate administrator as designated by the superintendent.

Performance responsibilities:

• Assist students in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and toileting students when necessary
• Perform simple errands and tasks for students such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, scribing, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the teacher in helping students to reach their instructional goals and educational milestones
• Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, work with students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Accompany student(s) from class to class around the building
• Assist and support students in reaching their academic, social, and emotional goals
• Make effort to establish an appropriate and professional relationship with the student(s)
• Maintain good attendance, appearance, and punctuality
• Assist students, as appropriate, when the student has physical limitations or is wheelchair bound
• Meet student(s) at school bus at the start of the student's school day and ensure student(s) are safely placed on the school bus at the end of the day, when necessary
• Perform tasks as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee

Physical requirements:

• Sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, visual acuity and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Terms of employment:
Part-time, 10 months

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC's board's policy on evaluation of support personnel. EOE