Per Diem Teacher Aide SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides direct aid to classroom teachers in maintaining a neat, orderly classroom, in specific programs such as health and physical education, in the preparation of a laboratory and audiovisual program, in reading to children, and in accompanying singing and dancing with music instruments.
• Maintains classroom order if teacher is absent for brief periods.
• Arranges indoor games.
• Corrects standardized and informal tests.
• Helps students who were absent or who need additional attention with work assignments.
• Works with individual children or small groups in developing simple understanding skills or appreciation.
• Aids in drill work with word, phrase, and number flash cards.
• Performs clerical duties including taking attendance, typing, copying, and keeping records of non-confidential data.
• Collects money and regulates behavior of students in the lunch room.
• Prepares bulletin boards.
• Aids disabled children.
• Monitors classrooms.
• Directs children to buses.

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.

Qualifications

• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. (Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, American Sign Language, etc.)

Benefits

How To Apply
North Jersey District Telecommunications Services (NJDS) only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: July 1, 2026
Closing Date: June 30, 2027 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER