Teacher Assistant; Part-Time - Readiness Academy

Teacher Assistant Part-Time Position

Union County Educational Services Commission is a growing public school district in Westfield, NJ that was established to provide cost-effective and innovative educational programs and solutions for the twenty-one school districts in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant at the Work Readiness Academy in Union, New Jersey. This experienced and dedicated individual will support students with disabilities (ages 18-21) in developing work-readiness skills while participating in unpaid internships in business throughout Union County.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies under the guidance and direction of the supervising special education teacher; recording observations and student assessment data; and providing ongoing feedback and interim progress reports.

* Part-Time, 10-Month Position (Sep-June)

* 3 or 4 days per week; hours are 9:00 am-1:00 pm

* NJ Pension Enrollment (DCRP)

* Earned Sick Days

* Opportunities for Potential Summer Employment

* Salary: $22.84 hourly

* High School Diploma

* Valid New Jersey Motor Vehicle License & Clean Driving History

* High Degrees of Responsibility, Flexibility, and Patience

* Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

* Experience working with high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairments and/or Multiple Disabilities preferred.

* Candidates with 60+ college credits, NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certificate and/or Valid CDL License also given preferential consideration

Please complete the online application in its entirety to be considered for an interview. Thank you for your interest!