Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - FULL TIME

MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; Morristown (NJ); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morris School District is seeking an Assistant Behavior Specialist (full time) to support students with atypical development. You will conduct ABA trials, help implement individualized education programs, and work across classroom and home settings to support progress in language, social skills, and behavior.

You will collaborate with certificated staff, communicate with families, maintain data, and participate in staff trainings.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

ABA training

Behavioral interventions

Educación

60 college credits or Paraprofessional Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Morris School District

Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - FULL TIME JobID: 2830

• Position Type: Support Staff/ ABS
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: TBD
• 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 Salary: In accordance with the established TEAM Salary Guide currently $36,000 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.

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