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Classroom Assistant II

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 30, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Classroom Assistant II
Job Category	AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department	GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr
Overview	At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Classroom Assistant for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists the certified special education teacher in providing educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center - School Program. Supports classrooms of students with severe behavior challenges; a greater percentage of work time will be spent implementing crisis management techniques including defensive techniques in response to punches, kicks, etc. and will require the use physical restraint. Assists in providing educational and/or behavioral programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students who may have special needs.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	09
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	33711.880
Mid Range Salary	38654.340
Maximum Salary	44468.020
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children.
Certifications/Licenses	Required to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs. Ability to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population. Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats. Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.
Preferred Qualifications	Some college credits in an approved bachelor's degree program in psychology, special education, or related field. Completion of the DDDC undergraduate fieldwork course. Some knowledge of autism. Basic computer skills (i.e., Word processing, data entry, etc.) helpful.
Equipment Utilized	Educational materials and software (language arts materials, math workbooks, handwriting curriculum, etc.) Microsoft Excel spread sheet/graphing program.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be physically active and be on feet most of the day. Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 - 21 years), driving vans or other vehicles. Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior. Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, and staff moving about. Must be able to withstand blows to the chest, head, and other areas. Must be able to assist and lift physically resistant individuals with developmental disabilities.
Special Conditions	In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child-abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or The New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST2292
Posting Open Date	10/30/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Message to AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 11/07/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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