Dates: 9/15/25-6/30/26
Salary Range: HTEA Salary Guide ranging from $30.30 - $35.50
Benefits: Sick, Personal and Vacation Days
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completed at least sixty (60) credits at an institution of higher education or obtained an
associate's (or higher) degree.
2. Demonstrates successful experience in working with children, preferably children with
disabilities.
3. Demonstrates skill in communicating effectively with students and school staff.
4. Successfully completes required criminal history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship
or legal resident alien status.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services or designated administrator
JOB GOAL: The paraprofessional assists the teacher in classroom management and
organization and/or provides for the individual needs of students identified. In addition, the
paraprofessional demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in supporting reading,
writing, and mathematics as appropriate. The paraprofessional works under the direct supervision
of the classroom teacher and the school administrators.
The duties of the paraprofessional may include, but are not limited to the following:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING:
a. Provides individual and/or group reinforcement of primary instruction as directed by the
certified staff member.
File Code: 3.040
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL
EDUCATION
b. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis, data collection,
and prompting techniques when that is the instructional methodology delineated in the
Individual Education Plan (IEP).
c. Implements use of assistive technology devices.
d. Assists the teacher in identifying specific skills which individual students need to
develop.
e. Implements teacher’s methods and goals.
f. Implements teacher’s variations and modifications.
g. Reinforces teacher’s expectations for each child.
h. Prepares materials for instruction.
i. Demonstrates flexibility in assisting any student who may have a need at a particular
time.
2. STUDENT MANAGEMENT:
a. Implements classroom and individual behavior management plans.
b. Provides any physical and/or instructional support as may be necessary for the student
to be successful in the special education and/or regular education settings including, but
not limited to toileting, feeding, mobility training and the potential handling of bodily
fluids.
c. Supervises students, as assigned, throughout the course of the school day including,
but not limited to bus loading and unloading.
JOB DESCRIPTION
PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL
EDUCATION
d. Participates in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior if trained in a model
supported by the district.
3. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
a. Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents,
etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
b. Paraprofessional will consult with the classroom teacher prior to communicating with
parents and/or if directed to do so by the classroom teacher.
c. Always conducts oneself in a professional manner.
4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
a. Participates in job-related professional development experiences in accordance with
district procedures when applicable.
b. Receives consultative training from CST, therapists, and others when applicable.
5. OTHER RELATED TASKS:
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Director of Special
Services or designated administrator may assign.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly as needed. Salary will be established by the Holmdel
Township Board of Education.
EVALUATION: Performance of the position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the
Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Non-Certificated Personnel.
REVISED: July 27, 2022
