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Paramus Public Schools
Substitute Teachers/Substitute Aides
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,190 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Teacher Date Posted:
6/11/2026Location:
District Wide Date Available:
09/01/2026Closing Date:
09/12/2026Position:
Substitute Teachers/Substitute Aides All District Schools Effective Date(s): 2026-2027 school year Job Goal(s): To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible in the absence of the regular teacher.Reports To:
Principal/Vice Principal Employment Terms:
Per Diem Position; as needed positionQualifications:
A regular New Jersey teaching certificate or a substitute teacher\'s certificate issued by the County Superintendent preferred. Successful prior experience as a classroom teacher preferred. Demonstration of familiarity with school, philosophy, program and policies. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Salary:
Substitute Teacher - County Certificate $150 per diem rateTeaching Certificate:
$175 per diem rateSubstitute Classroom/Clerical Aide Rate:
$19.60Substitute LLD Aide Rate:
$21.00 SubstituteABA/PSD/MD
Rate:
$24.70Application:
Individuals interested in this position are invited to apply online via Applitrack at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.Requirements:
1. New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate 2. Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board\'s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel Information on applying for a substitute certification can be found here. Click here to view job descriptions available on the district\'s website. AA/EOEBenefits
- Dental Insurance