2026-2027 School Year/ Paraprofessionals

The Byram Township School District is a high performing school district serving PK-8th grade students from Byram township in Sussex County. The school is located in Stanhope, New Jersey.

Our district values diversity and is committed to filling open positions with dynamic individuals who will be dedicated to supporting our district’s mission.  

Byram Schools identifies as its core mission the intellectual, social, and emotional development of all learners.  

We strive to develop students who are contributing members of society, individuals who are respectful of others, independent learners capable of acquiring information and making informed and responsible decisions.

For the 2026-2027 school year, Byram Intermediate School is seeking a highly qualified, passionate, and dedicated Paraprofessionals for classroom or one to one student support.  The ideal candidate will promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher. Openings are in the PK-4th grade Elementary school and the 5th grade-8th grade Intermediate school. 

Required: 

• valid High School diploma   
• Criminal History background check

Duties:

• Per the attached: Classroom Aide

Salary:

• $20.00 per hour - 5.75 hours per day 
  
  

Benefits:

• Health Benefits not available with this position
• Enrollment in Pension Retirement System (DCRP), 10 sicks days, 3 Family Illness, 4 Personal Days

Deadline to Apply:

• August 25, 2026

Start Date:  August 25, 2026  

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three professional references

Application Procedure:

• Submit your application to jobs@byramschools.org.                                                                                            

Byram Township School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

“Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under law.  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.