Teacher Assistant (Full-Time) -Family Health Benefits Available

- Position Type:
Support Staff - Non-Certificated/Teacher`s Assistant - Date Posted:
9/29/2026 - Location:
Commission Offices - Date Available:
Immediately - Closing Date:
06/30/2027 - Full-Time, 10-Month Position
- Hours: 8:20 – 2:40 p.m.
- ,Salary: $27,023 - $34,732
- Comprehensive Family Medical & Dental Benefits
- NJ Pension System Eligibility (PERS)
- Paid sick, and PTO days
- Opportunities for summer employment
- Assist teachers in the implementation of instruction across all domains including but not limited to academics, vocational readiness, recreational programs, and therapeutic sessions.
- Assist students with Activities of Daily Living including feeding, toileting, diaper changing, personal care, and dressing.
- Assist teachers in the implementation of behavior modification strategies and interventions which may involve the provision of physical prompting and redirection to students.
- Assist students during community-based instruction trips off school grounds.
- High School diploma required. Earned 60+ college credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting
- NJ Department of Education Substitute Teacher certification preferred
| Teacher Assistant (Full-Time) -Family Health Benefits Available | JobID: 1602 |
Teacher Assistant
Family Health Benefits
Full-Time, 10-Month Public School Position
Westfield, New Jersey
Union County Educational Services Commission is a public agency in Westfield, NJ that was established to provide cost-effective educational programs and services for the twenty-one public school districts located in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking full-time teacher assistants at Westlake, Crossroads Schools, Work Readiness Academy, and Lamberts Mill Academy public preschool, elementary, middle and high school programs serving students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Regulation Impairment, and/or Multiple Disabilities.
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