Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - PART TIME 3.5 hours per day

MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Morris School District in Morristown, NJ is seeking an Assistant Behavior Specialist (Part Time) to support students with atypical development. The role involves ABA trials, data collection, and implementing IEP-based plans.

Expect 3.5 hours per day, ten months, with travel between sites reimbursed; salary is $18,000 under the TEAM Salary Guide. Applicants should have 60 college credits or a Paraprofessional Certificate and NJ HQTA compliance.

Qualifications

• Training in the theory and practice of behavioral interventions with students demonstrating atypical development.
• Must meet NJ HQTA standards.
• Must have at least 60 college credits or a Paraprofessional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ABA trials and assist with individualized instruction.
• Assist with implementing behavioral intervention plans for students as required in their IEPS.
• Implement individually designed programs in classroom, home, or other appropriate settings.
• Work effectively with students demonstrating atypical development in social behaviors, attention, learning and pragmatics of language.
• Follow directions of certificated staff and participate in staffing to review progress.
• Interact with parents appropriately within the home setting and during staffing and conferences.
• Maintain accurate data on each student as directed by plans or teachers.
• Provide regular feedback to supervising staff on student progress.

Skills

ABA strategies

Behavioral interventions

Data collection

Education

60 college credits or Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

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Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - PART TIME 3.5 hours per day JobID: 2834

• Position Type: Support Staff/ ABS
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Qualifications:

• Training in the theory and practice of behavioral interventions with students demonstrating atypical development
• Must meet NJ HQTA standards
• Must have at least 60 college credits or a Paraprofessional Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Conduct ABA trials and assist with individualized instruction
• Assist with implementing behavioral intervention plans for students as required in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPS)
• Implement individually designed programs in classroom, home, or other appropriate settings
• Work effectively and flexibly with students demonstrating atypical development in social behaviors, attention, learning and pragmatics of language
• Demonstrate use of acceptable procedures for intervening if students engage in inappropriate behaviors or physical challenges
• Follow directions of the certificated staff member with responsibility for the behavior and/or educational plans
• Interact with parents appropriately within the home setting and during staffing and conferences
• Maintain accurate, current data on each student in the manner specified in the individualized plans or as directed by the teacher/behavior specialist
• Provide regular feedback to supervising staff member on student progress
• Participate regularly in the staffing established to review progress and modify plans
• Assist with preparation of materials
• Participate in training sessions specified by the Director of Pupil Services
• Assist student with toileting needs
• Provide own transportation among sites with travel reimbursement in accordance with district procedures.
• Perform such other tasks and assuming such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Supervisor of Special Education and/or Building Administrator

Contract Terms of Employment: Ten months - 184days - 3.5 hours per day

Salary: In accordance with the established TEAM Salary Guide currently $18,000

Benefits Full time employees are eligible for medical, prescription and dental benefits. Sick, personal and vacation day allotments are included.

The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Effective September 1, 2011,The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.