Teacher Assistant (Part-Time) - Work Readiness Academy

Union County Educational Services Commission 
Work Readiness Academy
Union, New Jersey 

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. 

Description:

* 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


Requirements: 

* 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!