Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/Instructional

Date Posted:
  4/1/2025

Location:
  The Phoenix Center

Are you ready to make a real difference?
If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want to be part of a school that values heart, collaboration, and innovation just as much as experience—The Phoenix Center might be your perfect match.

We're currently hiring Instructional Paraprofessionals who are energized by purpose, driven by community, and ready to help students thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

As featured on News12, USA Today, and in Autism Parenting Magazine, The Phoenix Center is a nationally recognized, New Jersey-based private, not-for-profit school serving students ages 5–21 with autism, multiple disabilities, and intellectual challenges. We offer customized, hands-on programs that integrate education and therapy and are rooted in compassion, creativity, and care.

What sets us apart?

A vibrant, award-winning culture grounded in the FISH! Philosophy—where staff are encouraged to be present, choose their attitude, make someone’s day, and play.
A deeply supportive environment with leadership that believes in professional growth, team-based problem-solving, and never leaving staff to “figure it out” alone.
A school community where 42% of our staff have stayed for 5+ years—a powerful testament to the connection, care, and culture we’ve built together.

As an Instructional Paraprofessional, you'll assist our special education teachers with skill-building and behavioral programming, both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you're new to the field or have prior experience with ABA or special education, you'll find purpose and partnership here.

Visit our website or download our brochure to learn more about our programs, culture, and the life-changing work we do every day: thephoenixcenternj.org

Requirements:

Minimum of High School diploma (or equivalent); Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience working with individuals with autism or special needs preferred.

Benefits Overview

We provide extraordinary ongoing support and guidance from a supervisor, curriculum specialist, mentor, and BCBA perspective. You are never left to ‘’figure it out’’ on your own.

We offer health insurance from day one, a tuition reimbursement waiting period of only 6 months, enhanced FSA and dependent care FSA enrollment.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical/Prescription coverage with Horizon OMNIA (in network only)
Dental coverage with Delta Dental
Vision coverage with EyeMed
Health insurance may be waived with proof of existing coverage. Waiver rebate of $3,500 per year.
Employer Paid Life and long term disability coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)
- Life Services Toolkit
- Travel Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick days earned @1 per month (maximum of 11 per year). Rollover if not used.
Personal days @ 3 per year (prorated based on hire date).
One floating day per year.

RETIREMENT PLAN

403(b) plan managed by Empower Retirement
Employees can contribute immediately(pre-tax or Roth)
TPC contribution once per year after meeting plan qualifications

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Eligible after 6 months of employment for a total of six college credits per year

The Phoenix Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Instructional Paraprofessional