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Horizon Staffing Solutions

Paraprofessional

Pay: $21/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: East Northport, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$37,041 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

School Paraprofessional - 2026/2027 School Year!

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Company:

Horizon Staffing Solutions Location:

Suffolk County, NY Job Type:

Full-Time & Part-Time Pay:

$21 per hour

Job Description:

Horizon Staffing Solutions is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate paraprofessionals to work in school districts throughout Suffolk County, NY. In this role, you will provide one-on-one support to students under the supervision of a certified teacher, helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We are hiring for both part-time and full-time positions for the 2025/2026 school year. Assignments may include in-school support and/or assisting students during transportation to and from school.

Position Details:

1:1 student support (in school and/or transportation) School health aide opportunities available School-based setting Part-time and full-time positions available

Schedule:

Monday -

Friday Hours:

8:10 AM - 2:50 PM (Times vary based on placement)

Responsibilities:

Provide daily care and support for a student with emotional, cognitive, or physical disabilities, autism, or other special needs Reinforce positive behavior using established behavior support strategies Support students in small group Help students transition between activities throughout the day Assist with areas such as recreation, motor skills, vocational tasks, socialization, and communication Collect and document data on student behavior and progress Provide language support for bilingual students when needed

Requirements:

Previous experience working with children (required) High school diploma or equivalent (required) Strong organizational and writing skills Patient, reliable, and able to work as part of a team

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person