ABA Classroom Paraprofessional

Education Jobs NJ; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saddle Brook School District is seeking an ABA Classroom Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and BCBA in implementing discrete trial instruction and behavioral programs.

Candidates must have 60 college credits or pass the ParaPro Exam. The role includes data collection, documentation, and assisting students with activities of daily living as needed.

Qualifications

• 60 college credits or passing ParaPro Exam required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as confidential paraprofessional ABA instructional aide to the classroom teachers
• Provides discrete trial instruction (DTI)
• Maintains appropriate documentation on discrete trials, behavior data and graphing
• Analyzes data collected during discrete trials and works with teacher / BCBA to develop instructional programs for the student
• Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of student data, work and graphs
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their programming
• Accompanies students to related services, specials, etc. throughout the school, as needed
• Assists with the setup of the classroom and prepares materials for assigned students
• Confers and consults with staff and administrators regarding students' needs
• Provides student assessment as directed by classroom teacher and BCBA
• May assist students with Activities of Daily Living skills (e.g., feeding, toileting, brushing teeth, etc.)
• May accompany students to job sites during Work-Based Learning (grades 11 and 12 only)
• Attends training as required
• Supervises students on field trips
• Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher, BCBA and administration

Education

60 college credits

ParaPro Exam passing score

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted

7/6/2026

Location

Saddle Brook School District

Date Available

09/01/2026

Closing Date

06/30/2027

ABA Classroom Paraprofessional

Qualifications

60 college credits or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Some or all of the following duties and responsibilities may apply)

• Serves as confidential paraprofessional ABA instructional aide to the classroom teachers
• Provides discrete trial instruction (DTI)
• Maintains appropriate documentation on discrete trials, behavior data and graphing
• Analyzes data collected during discrete trials and works with teacher / BCBA to develop instructional programs for the student
• Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of student data, work and graphs
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their programming
• Accompanies students to related services, specials, etc. throughout the school, as needed
• Assists with the setup of the classroom and prepares materials for assigned students
• Confers and consults with staff and administrators regarding students' needs
• Provides student assessment as directed by classroom teacher and BCBA
• May assist students with Activities of Daily Living skills (e.g., feeding, toileting, brushing teeth, etc.
• May accompany students to job sites during Work-Based Learning (grades 11 and 12 only)
• Attends training as required
• Supervises students on field trips
• Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher, BCBA and administration

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom.

Salary

$24.49 - $27.46 hourly rate

Benefits

Paraprofessionals are not eligible for benefits

Closing Date: Open until filled.

AA/EOE

Job ID: 627