West Essex Regional School District is looking for Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening in Caldwell, NJ. This local job opportunity with ID 3701486806 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
4/20/2026

Location:
High School

Date Available:
09/01/2026

Closing Date:
05/04/2026
DESCRIPTION:

Special Education Aide - Anticipated Opening (10-month position)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of Higher Education, or an Associate Degree; passing score on NJPRAXIS exam for paraprofessionals in education.
• Candidates must meet rigorous standards of quality in math, reading, and writing.
• Successful experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Successful criminal background check

SALARY:

$26,847.81 - $29,337.33

BENEFITS:

This position includes a single benefits package in accordance with the New Jersey School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP)
NJ Educators or Garden State Plan (Aetna or Horizon networks)
Delta Dental
NJ State Pension - Required

OPTIONAL:
MetLife
Corebridge Financial
Lincoln Investments
Axa Equitable
Aflac, Prudential (disability), Colonial Life, 360+: Vision-VSP

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
Healthcare
Dependent Care

START DATE:

September 1, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply on line at: https://www.applitrack.com/westex/onlineapp/

CLOSING DATE:
May 4, 2026