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Willingboro Township Public Schools
Teacher Assistant
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What they do
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
Teacher Assistant JobID:
1996Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted:
9/8/2026Location:
Alternative Education Program atBookbinder Closing Date:
Open until filled Vacancy for 2026-2027School Year Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must meet at least one of the minimum qualifications listed below. Passed the ( ETS) Educational Testing Service (ParaPro Assessment) Praxis Test Hold an Associate's Degree or higher (and/or 2 years of college with at least 48 college credits) from an accredited college Qualifications (Other): The knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math. Experience in working with children Experience in working with persons with disabilities Strong desire to work one-on-one with a student Ability to work effectively with children and teachers Willingness to learn the unique educational and/or personal needs to assist a student with a disability Ability to communicate effectively Will be required to pass a criminal history background check, physical, and show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. (CURRENTEMPLOYEES EXEMPT
)Salary Range:
$24,072.00 - $29,010.00 per W.E.A.Contract Salary Guide Benefits Package Includes:
Medical, Prescription, and dental insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford) Pre-Tax deduction options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical/Rx waiver options NJ Pension System Enrollment Voluntary 304(b) Plan Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days and/orVacation Days Application Procedure:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance