One-on-One Assistants- Mercer Elementary School

One-on-One Assistants
- Mercer Elementary School

Mercer County Special Services School District Mercer Elementary School - Trenton, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5859228
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

School Year

The One-on-One Assistant is assigned to provide support for a child who requires assistance throughout the day. The One-on-One assistant is a non-certificated staff member who assists students under the direction of the classroom teachers and/or certified staff to promote the student’s academic achievement, behavioral growth, socio-emotional relationships, and personal development. The One-on-One Assistant must adapt to the particular educational/therapeutic needs of the student(s).

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certification, as well as the physical and mental capacity to perform the major responsibilities of the job assignment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to communicate effectively with students and staff

The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity.

The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits

• Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 3 $ 28,703.39-$41,341.39

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

EEO/AA/ADA Employer

Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tammy Lascar , Principal
• Mercer Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: tlascar

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