Teacher Assistant (Behavioral)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownstone School in Bergen County is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Behavioral) for the 2026-2027 school year. This 10-month, non-certificated position supports students with significant educational disabilities and requires the ability to perform physical work, including lifting up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, effective written and oral expression, and experience with students with disabilities. NJ residency within one year of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Effective written and oral expression.
• Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
• Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to support middle school academics.
• Experienced computer/clerical skills - highly preferred.
• Experience working with students with behavioral disabilities - preferred.
• Willing and able to implement Handle with Care techniques and de-escalation strategies.
• New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Skills

Effective written expression

Oral expression

Experience with disabilities

Handle with Care/de-escalation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff Non-Certificated

Date Posted: 9/3/2026

Location: BROWNSTONE SCHOOL

Date Available: 08/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT: POSITION OPENING

The Board of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 school year for the following position:

TEACHER ASSISTANT (BEHAVIORAL)

(10 Months - Non-certificated)

Brownstone School

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma.
2. Effective written and oral expression.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with or experience working with children with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting the needs of students with significant educational disabilities.
5. Must be able to perform physical work, which requires frequent bending and lifting. Independently lift/carry up to 25 lbs., more than 25 lbs. with assistance.
6. Able to support middle school academics.
7. Experienced computer/clerical skills - highly preferred.
8. Experience working with students with behavioral disabilities - preferred.
9. Willing and able to implement Handle with Care techniques and de-escalation strategies.
10. New Jersey residence within one (1) year from date of hire.

Compensation Rate/Range: $32,935-$46,685

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER