Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening

West Essex Regional School District | North Caldwell, NJ

  

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CountyEssex
Posted Date 4/20/2026
Description

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: http://www.applitrack.com/westex/onlineapp/

CLOSING DATE:
May 4, 2026



Salary26,847.81 - 29,337.33 Annual
County
Essex
Type of Job (PreK-12 or Higher Ed.)
PreK-12

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