Paraprofessional - Position available

McKeown Elementary School

Hampton Township (Sussex County)

Part Time Paraprofessional 2025-2026 School Year

Location: Marian E. McKeown Elementary School

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the pupil(s) and teacher in all personal care tasks and needs, including but not limited to, grooming, toileting, diapering, lifting, carrying of articles and materials, feeding, assisting and supervising the child in movement throughout the school, assisting with arrival dismissal and transportation needs, communicate observations to teacher for reporting to parent/legal guardians, and other school provided services.
2. Follows the direction of the teachers to reinforce educational skills of the student(s).
3. Encourages and helps the children to gain organization and independence.
4. Conforms and compiles to any special needs as are identified in any educational plan for the student(s).
5. Remains with the student throughout the school day for all classes, trips and schedules, unless otherwise directed.
6. Keeps the primary designated instructor informed of all needs of the student(s).
7. Follows any specific directions or tasks as assigned by the Superintendent/Principal/Assistant Principal.
8. Assigned as a substitute bus aide.

Qualifications: Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education;
2. Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
3. Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness).

Requirements: 
NJDOE criminal history clearance
Substitute Credentials Preferred

Start Date: August 27, 2025

Salary: Based on HTEA agreement
Hampton Township Board of Education - EOE/AA

Contact Info: Dr. Janet Goodwin
Phone: 973-383-5300 ext. 222
Fax: 973-383-3834
Email: goodwin@mckeown.org