INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL - PART TIME - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is seeking part-time Instructional Paraprofessionals to assist in the supervision and educational support of students in behavioral health programs. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree and have experience working with children. This role involves crisis intervention, maintaining student progress data, and collaboration with teachers, contributing to a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students throughout the school day.
• Helps implement crisis management plans and behavioral intervention plans.
• Prepares instructional materials and provides instruction under teachers' guidance.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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Instructional Paraprofessional - Part Time - Behavioral Health

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• Requisition # 2025-165997
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• StatusPart-time without Benefits
  
  

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Instructional Paraprofessional assists with the overall supervision of students, assist with crisis intervention including hands-on intervention and conflict resolution, assist with the implementation of the instructional program, assist with the implementation of behavioral intervention plans, substitute for absent staff (if New Jersey Department of Education endorsed), assist with the planning and implementation of extra-curricular activities, and assist with the collection of data related to student progress. Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Instructional Paraprofessional at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assists in the supervision of students during all aspects of the school day: arrival, departure, lunchtime, during instructional periods, during extra-curricular activities and field trips, outside the classroom between classes, and escorting students as they travel across campus.
• Assists with implementing crisis management plans including the following: conducting or assisting with conflict resolution; supervising students during time-out; supervising and managing students not involved in the crisis; assisting with de-escalation of a pre-crisis situation; providing hands-on intervention as part of a crisis intervention team; and assisting with post-crisis follow-up activities.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and providing instruction to individual or groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. This may be within the classroom and small group or pullout for students.
• Assists classroom teachers in planning lessons, class trips and special projects.
• Assists in maintaining the point system of students for school wide behavioral plans.
• Assists the assigned classroom teacher in the management of students.
• Assists staff with the development, implementation and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans, including reporting behavioral observations and the review of pertinent behavioral and academic data.
• Provides substitute coverage for absent teachers on an as needed basis. This may include providing coverage on short notice, providing coverage in a variety of settings, as well as providing long-term coverage. (This requires appropriate NJDOE substitute teacher certification.)
• Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior and academic progress, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage, and performance on academic assignments.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members.
• Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.
• Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education, social work, psychology or related field.
• Minimum of six months experience working with children in a group setting.
• NJDOE Criminal History Review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• NJDOE Substitute Certification within 90 days of entering position.
  
  

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation

Starting at $22.77 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
  
  

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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