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ESS SpEd Instructional Assistant

ESSOr, SZJune 2nd, 2026
ESS SpEd Instructional Assistant An ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students. Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants. ResponsibilitiesProvide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of studentsAssist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the classAssist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materialsSupervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programsAttend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needsSupport students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 PlansPerform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration For a complete job description of a substitute paraprofessional, click here . QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or GEDValid NJ criminal history letterNegative tuberculosis test obtained within 6 months of initial employment For more information on ESS's requirements and process, click here . Privacy Information When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) We use this information to:Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligations We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities. You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information. For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy Click here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy Policy