Instructional Aide 2026

Cumberland County Technical Education Center•Vineland, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher, principal or other designated certified personnel.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma; college level coursework in education or related field
Have knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices and demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities.
Demonstrate the ability to use current district technological platforms, Google Education Suite, data management platforms, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
Provide information that includes current/former employers within the last twenty (20) years in which the employment involved direct contact with children ; a written authorization that consents to current and former employers disclosing certain information; and a written statement as to whether the applicant has any employment history regarding child abuse and/or sexual misconduct in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:6-7.6.
Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
In programs funded with federal Title 1 funds, or in district-wide Title 1 districts, all paraprofessionals (teaching assistants) hired after January 8, 2002 must complete at least two years of college, obtain an associate’s degree or higher, or pass an evaluation to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Distribute and collect materials for instruction.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and field trips.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make up work, as assigned by the teacher.
Participate in in-service training as assigned.
Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Principal or assigned supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.