Educational Assistants - Special Ed Autism

Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/Educational Assistant

Date Posted: 8/25/2026

Location: Elementary

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

The Special Education Assistant works under the direct supervision of a certified teacher to support students in our autism program.

• adapting daily academic tasks under a teacher's supervision
• implementing individualized education plans
• managing classroom behavior
• guiding social and communication skills
• toileting as needed

• 7 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• 185 days per year
• 10 month position

• High School Diploma
• 60 College credits preferred

Effective:School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $29,250- maximum $40,713

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct.
• Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70 (New Jersey First Act https://)