Teacher Aide
Company: MPTCS
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Teacher Aide MISSION:
The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build
culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate
successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character,
and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community,
and the world beyond. WHO YOU ARE: The job of Teacher Aide is done
for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program
with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision,
care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general
education setting or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in
implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior;
and providing information to appropriate school personnel. Do you
have what it takes? Education and Experience: High School diploma
OR PRAXIS OR 60 college credits OR Bachelors Degree Prior
experience working with special needs children is desirable.
Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. THE ROLE: Acts as a
mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the
students. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or
materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the
purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and
meeting IEP goals. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc.
for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk
to wheelchair, etc.) for the purpose of attending to the students
personal hygiene and care needs. Attends meetings and in-service
presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying
information relative to job functions. Communicates with
supervising instructional staff, a variety of health care
professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose
of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives. Escorts
students (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the
purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a
destination. Implements, under the supervision of an assigned
teacher, research-based interventions for the purpose of presenting
and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Intervenes in potential
conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic
approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and
minimizing disruptions. Maintains instructional materials and/or
manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring the
availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting
mandated requirements. Monitors students daily schedules and
behavior plans for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive
learning environment. Provides, under the supervision of the
assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of
individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing
instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the
students access to his/her least restrictive environment.
Supervises individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of
settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas,
cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of
providing a safe and positive learning environment. Prepares the
learning environment to allow the student to participate in
classroom activities. Supervises and escorts the student during any
and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the
purpose of providing a safe learning environment. Performs other
duties as assigned Salary range: HS $23,996 - $27,969 / 60 Cred.
$27,996 - $31,969 / BA $30,996 - $34,696 Term of Employment: 10.5
Months Union: MPTEA Are You Ready To Join The Village? Heres what
you can expect- The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse,
and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
policies Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for
your loved ones Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state
pension plan Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and
promotes professional growth and development Bonus We do our best
work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible,
you'll be rewarded. Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing
applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of
responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you
meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in
the selection process. Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: MPTCS, Westport , Teacher Aide, Education / Teaching , Newark, Connecticut
