Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Preschool / Daycare
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 11/20/2025
Morris School DistrictTeacher Assistant (Special Education)
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled
Responsibilities and
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Highly Qualified status as per the State of New Jersey (has associate’s – or higher – degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, and/or has met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal State assessment)
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the monitoring of classroom activities and student learning under the direction of the classroom teacher, principal or other designated personnel.
- Promote the achievement of students’ educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher.
- Responsible for prescribed non-instructional duties, which support classroom operations and student learning with direction from classroom teacher.
- Participate in inservice training as assigned.
- Assist in providing the emotional and physical well-being of students.
- Support student development of academic, cognitive and functional skills.
- Support implementation of behavior intervention plans as well as appropriate services as described in the IEP.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, principal or designee.
Contract Terms of Employment: Ten‑months (180 days)
Salary: In accordance with the established TEAM Salary Guide currently ranging from $27,411 - $48,218
Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for medical, prescription and dental benefits. Sick, personal and vacation day allotments are included.
APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED AND FINAL CANDIDATES MAY BE SELECTED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.
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Paper or email applications will not be accepted.
AA/EOE
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