ESY 2026 Mercer High School One-on-One Assistants

ESY 2026 Mercer High School One-on-One Assistants Mercer County Special Services School District, Mercer High School - Trenton, New Jersey Job Details Job ID: 5668277 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Yesterday Starting Date: Immediately Position Type & Salary Full‑Time Salary: $17.00 to $17.00 Per Hour Job Description One‑On‑One Assistant Staff Required Day: July 2, 2026 Student/Staff Days: July 6 – August 7, 2026 The One‑On‑One Assistant is assigned to provide support for a child who requires assistance throughout the day. The Assistant is a non‑certificated staff member who assists students under the direction of the classroom teachers and/or certified staff to promote the student’s academic achievement, behavioral growth, socio‑emotional relationships, and personal development. The Assistant must adapt to the particular educational/therapeutic needs of the student(s). 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. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. 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). Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Required background check; proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status. NJ residency within one year of hire. Job Categories Instructional Support > Individual Aide Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs Contact Information HR Manager, Administration Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr