2 FULL TIME PARAPROFESSIONALS 2025-2026 School Year
Job Summary: Fort Lee Public Schools is seeking 2 Full-Time Paraprofessionals to serve as 1:1 aides for the 2025-2026 school year.
Qualifications:
60 college credits and degree preferred.
Experience working with children ages 3 to 21 years old.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage students' behavior.
Must be able to work collaboratively with classroom teacher and education services staff.
Must be willing to fulfill physical needs of students.
Must be reliable and of good moral character.
Must meet criminal background check for both federal and state as per the Department of Education under NJSA 18A:6-7.2.
Working Conditions: Full time, 10 month position, medical benefits and pension. Salary range is $30,000 to $34,500, commensurate with experience.
Position Start Date: September 1, 2025
Application Procedure: All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, praxis scores and transcripts (where applicable) must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position in the Fort Lee School District. Do not mail these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if received.
Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring administrator to schedule an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Fort Lee Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fort Lee Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fort Lee Public Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law. If you already work for the school district as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011 or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.