Teacher Assistant (Job Coach)

Pillar Care Continuum • Livingston, NJ

8d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Pillar High School, an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant to support its teaching team in delivering education and individualized support. The assistant works closely with the Teacher of the Handicapped to help plan and carry out educational programs tailored to students’ needs. The role supports students’ independence, socialization, and self-esteem through instructional activities and therapeutic interventions.

The position is based at Pillar High School in Livingston, New Jersey. It is a 12-month role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with approximately eight weeks of paid recess plus personal time. The listed compensation is $25.00 per hour.

Pillar Care Continuum supports people with disabilities and other special needs through educational, therapeutic, and social programs. Founded in 1953, the agency serves more than 1,650 families annually and employs 700 full- and part-time employees across 27 program locations in northern New Jersey.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Eligibility for a Substitute Certificate or previous experience in a similar school setting.
• Pass fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• College coursework preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction in academics, daily routines, special classes, assemblies, therapy groups, and other school activities.
• Support students with daily living skills, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene, while promoting independence.
• Adapt instructional materials and activities to students’ individual needs and learning programs.
• Follow teacher and team directions and independently implement lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Apply behavior-management strategies in accordance with school guidelines.
• Assist students with arrival and departure from buses, providing safety and supervision.
• Implement therapist recommendations, including sensory diets, AAC communication strategies, and therapeutic IEP goals.
• Maintain a professional and positive classroom environment and serve as a role model for students.
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development training.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Implement the agency’s Exposure Control Plan.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Approximately eight weeks of paid recess plus personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED