Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide to assist with student supervision, crisis intervention, and data collection across the school day. The role supports behavioral plans and data tracking to monitor progress and quality of care for students.

Requirements include a related degree or GED with experience, NJDOE background check, strong communication skills, and proficiency with common Office/Google tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in education, social work, psychology or related field with minimum one year experience with children in a group setting, or a High School diploma/GED with minimum three years experience in a group setting.
• NJDOE Criminal History Review is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of students during school day activities and field trips.
• Support crisis management including de-escalation and hands-on intervention.
• Assist in development, implementation and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans.
• Collect and maintain data on student behavior, attendance, and incidents.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain professional relationships with staff and students.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in education or related field

GED with 3 years experience in a group setting

Job description

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 School Aide assists with the overall management and supervision of students, assists with crisis intervention including hands‑on intervention and conflict resolution, assists with the implementation of behavioral intervention plans, and assists 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.

A day in the life of an Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide 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 staff with the development, implementation and evaluation of behavioral intervention plans, including reporting behavioral observations and the review of pertinent behavioral and academic data.
• Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage.
• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in education, social work, psychology or related field and minimum of one year experience working with children in a group setting or a High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with a minimum of three years 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

• AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification, or completed within the first 90 days of employment.

Minimum rate of $23.13 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.

• 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.

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. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.