Special education director serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Position Type :

Paraprofessionals / Paraprofessional

Date Posted : 9 / 17 / 2025

Location : Camden, NJ

Closing Date : Until Filled

Paraprofessional, Special Education

In our District, we put students first. Our vision : all Camden students will attend a high quality school where they are valued, challenged, and prepared for college and careers that positively impact their community and the world. High quality schools have a great teacher in every classroom, are housed in safe, clean buildings equipped to meet the needs of 21st century learners, with the support of an efficient and effective Central Office. All this is possible only with the right team members in place, working together with partners and the community to provide all students the academic, social, and emotional supports needed to succeed in school and beyond. Read more here.

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Paraprofessional.

Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.

A Paraprofessional in the Camden City School District will provide integral support to ensure exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet grade level standards. The Paraprofessional will utilize their instructional, organizational and communication skills to help equip students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. The Paraprofessional will collaborate closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure that all students receive outstanding support and services. Through this role, the Paraprofessional will work collaboratively to increase student achievement levels by working to support rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students, assist in the monitoring of progress towards these goals, and identify ways to best support the classroom. The Paraprofessional will work to actively build positive and beneficial relationships with teachers, school staff, parents, guardians and community members in order to positively impact their students' academic performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in written, oral and reading communication skills meeting Title 1 Compliance standards.
• Minimum of 48 college credits or Passing Score on the ParaPro Assessment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office for Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of students and with all levels of school personnel
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Preferred Requirements

Role & Responsibilities

Major roles and responsibilities for all Paraprofessional roles include, but are not limited to :

Special Services

An ideal candidate for a Paraprofessional role will demonstrate the following and / or have experience with :

Core Values

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district's core values :

Additional Information

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

Benefits

Starting Minimum Salary : $30,333

Starting Maximum Salary : $40,918