Bilingual Paraprofessional Multilingual Learner Support
New Jersey NJ
Bilingual Paraprofessional Multilingual Learner Support
Full Time • New Jersey NJ
Priority Group Services NJ is hiring bilingual paraprofessionals to support multilingual learners across the South Orange-Maplewood School District. You will work alongside certified teachers to help students who are building English proficiency access grade-level instruction, and will serve as a translator between students, families, and school staff where needed.
This is a school-year position with consistent hours and a set daily schedule. You are employed by Priority Group Services NJ, not by the school district.
PAY AND SCHEDULE: $21.00 per hour. Up to 28 hours per week, regular school year. 2026-2027 school year, through June 30, 2027.
OPENINGS: 6 positions - Clinton School (2), Maplewood Middle School (2), Columbia High School (2).
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support under the direction of a certified teacher. Serve as a translator for students, families, and school staff. Assist with classroom management and behavioral intervention plans, including collecting data. Support students' physical needs - dressing, toileting, diapering, mobility, and wheelchair transfers where required. Supervise students on the playground and assist with bus loading and unloading. Complete clerical tasks assigned by the classroom teacher. Maintain accurate daily progress records and keep all student information confidential. Report any incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to school administration immediately.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE
Bilingual fluency required - Spanish strongly preferred; other second languages will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
48 semester-hour college credits from a regionally accredited institution; 60 credits or an Associate's degree preferred. Currently enrolled students are eligible with 30 or more completed semester-hour credits. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Sufficient English proficiency to read and follow instructions. Working knowledge of the needs of children with disabilities and of appropriate special education classroom practice.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All of the following must be complete before your first day. Priority Group Services NJ covers the cost of the background check. New Jersey State Police / FBI criminal history background check (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1). Pre-employment history review (P.L. 2018 c.5, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.6). Pre-employment drug screening, with participation in random testing during employment. Current Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TB test) result on file. Handle With Care verbal de-escalation and physical intervention certification.
Applicants who already hold NJDOE clearance or NJ substitute/paraprofessional credentials from another district can be placed fastest - please say so in your application.
Priority Group Services NJ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
You can also apply directly via https://prioritygroupsnj.org/paraprofessionals/
This is a school-year position with consistent hours and a set daily schedule. You are employed by Priority Group Services NJ, not by the school district.
PAY AND SCHEDULE: $21.00 per hour. Up to 28 hours per week, regular school year. 2026-2027 school year, through June 30, 2027.
OPENINGS: 6 positions - Clinton School (2), Maplewood Middle School (2), Columbia High School (2).
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support under the direction of a certified teacher. Serve as a translator for students, families, and school staff. Assist with classroom management and behavioral intervention plans, including collecting data. Support students' physical needs - dressing, toileting, diapering, mobility, and wheelchair transfers where required. Supervise students on the playground and assist with bus loading and unloading. Complete clerical tasks assigned by the classroom teacher. Maintain accurate daily progress records and keep all student information confidential. Report any incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to school administration immediately.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE
Bilingual fluency required - Spanish strongly preferred; other second languages will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
48 semester-hour college credits from a regionally accredited institution; 60 credits or an Associate's degree preferred. Currently enrolled students are eligible with 30 or more completed semester-hour credits. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Sufficient English proficiency to read and follow instructions. Working knowledge of the needs of children with disabilities and of appropriate special education classroom practice.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All of the following must be complete before your first day. Priority Group Services NJ covers the cost of the background check. New Jersey State Police / FBI criminal history background check (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1). Pre-employment history review (P.L. 2018 c.5, N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.6). Pre-employment drug screening, with participation in random testing during employment. Current Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TB test) result on file. Handle With Care verbal de-escalation and physical intervention certification.
Applicants who already hold NJDOE clearance or NJ substitute/paraprofessional credentials from another district can be placed fastest - please say so in your application.
Priority Group Services NJ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
You can also apply directly via https://prioritygroupsnj.org/paraprofessionals/
Compensation: $21.00 per hour
About Us
Priority Cares Home Services is a New York-based agency dedicated to providing compassionate care to communities across Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Westchester, and Staten Island. We offer coordination services for various Medicaid waiver programs, including NHTD, TBI, and PCA.
Our experienced team ensures that clients receive top-quality care from their designated caregivers, with ongoing support and information available as needed. We prioritize the comfort and well-being of both clients and caregivers, ensuring that aid/caregivers are paid on time and without hassle.
Our experienced team ensures that clients receive top-quality care from their designated caregivers, with ongoing support and information available as needed. We prioritize the comfort and well-being of both clients and caregivers, ensuring that aid/caregivers are paid on time and without hassle.
MISSION
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate and reliable home care services that empower individuals to live with dignity and independence. Through CDPAP, NHTD, and TBI services, we ensure our clients receive personalized care that promotes well-being and enhances quality of life.
VISION
To lead the home care industry in providing comprehensive, person-centered services that enable individuals to thrive in their own homes while fostering greater community support and involvement.
To lead the home care industry in providing comprehensive, person-centered services that enable individuals to thrive in their own homes while fostering greater community support and involvement.
VALUES
- Compassion: We put the well-being of our clients first, ensuring their comfort and care are at the heart of everything we do.
- Independence: We support individuals in maintaining control over their lives and decisions through personalized care.
- Respect: Every individual is treated with dignity, ensuring that their needs and preferences are prioritized.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in care provision, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Inclusivity: We are committed to serving diverse populations and making our services accessible to all.