Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Anova Education; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,878 - 36,857; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading education organization in New Jersey is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide to manage student supervision and implement crisis intervention plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience in a group setting. This role comes with competitive pay of $22.77 per hour, along with access to comprehensive benefits including health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with children in a group setting.
• NJDOE Criminal History Review required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of students during the school day.
• Implement crisis management plans and assist in conflict resolution.
• Gather and maintain data on student behavior.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree or High School diploma with experience

Job description

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 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.

***There is a Physical Component to this role to de‑escalate Crisis, as well as an expectation to intervene in Pre‑Crisis situations***

Responsibilities

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage.
5. Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
6. Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members.
7. Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.
8. Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur.
9. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. 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.
2. NJDOE Criminal History Review
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

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

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $22.77 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

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.

This job position is a 10‑month benefit eligible position. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. 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.

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.