Per Diem Personal Aide SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Qualifications And Requirements

• Must be a holder of a high school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience working with children

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral or daily living support under the direct supervision of a teacher
• Provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction
• Aid with all instructional and non-instructional tasks as assigned by the teacher within the school environment and on field trips
• Aid in the preparation of all materials as indicated in the IEP
• Operate and assist in the use of student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.
• Aid with basic needs such as feeding and personal hygiene not limited to toileting
• Maintain and provide daily/weekly activity logs for your assigned student(s) to teacher
• Inform teacher of student(s) actions are communicated to appropriate staff such as teachers and administrators
• Implement and maintain student(s) specific behavior, medical, emergency, or crisis plans
• Aid in the maintenance of classroom discipline in accordance with established policy and procedures
• Adapt to the student's mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes, (e.g. iPad, Proloquo, augmentative device, etc.)
• Aid in the implementation of therapy programs developed by speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other support staff, as needed
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic
• Participate in appropriate in-services and attend required meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of student(s) records and information

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching and school problems, practices, and procedures as they affect children
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and files
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position
• Knowledge of American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication

Knowledge And Abilities (continued)

• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

REPORTS TO

School Principal

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary: $18.16 per hour
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months (As needed)
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE

• Opening Date: July 1, 2026
• Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or until filled