What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant- Joseph F. Cappello position at Mercer County Special Services School District?
School Year 2025-2026
Description
- Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse students desired.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency certification.
- Possess the physical and mental capacity to perform major job responsibilities including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work with students with diverse needs.
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Requirements
The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits
Salary
- Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $31,208-$45,008
Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status
Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire
EEO/AA/ADA Employer
Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a).
Salary : $31,208 - $45,008