Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted: 4/20/2026
Location: High School
Date Available: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/04/2026
DESCRIPTION:Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening (10-month position)
QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years of Higher Education, or an Associate Degree; passing score on NJPRAXIS exam for paraprofessionals in education.
- Candidates must meet rigorous standards of quality in math, reading, and writing.
- Successful experience working with children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
- Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
- Successful criminal background check
SALARY: $26,847.81 - $29,337.33
BENEFITS:This position includes a single benefits package in accordance with the New Jersey School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
NJ Educators or Garden State Plan (Aetna or Horizon networks)
Delta Dental
NJ State Pension - Required
OPTIONAL:MetLife
Corebridge Financial
Lincoln Investments
Axa Equitable
Aflac, Prudential (disability), Colonial Life, 360+: Vision-VSP
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:Healthcare
Dependent Care
START DATE:September 1, 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Apply on line at: https://www.applitrack.com/westex/onlineapp/
CLOSING DATE: May 4, 2026