Teacher Intervention & Referral Specialist

Paterson Public School District; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is seeking a Teacher Intervention & Referral Specialist to support students with academic, emotional, and behavioral needs in Paterson, NJ. The role requires holding a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and enrollment in a Behavior Analyst program within two years of hire.

You will contribute to developing behavioral and instructional interventions and use data to guide progress.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate.
• Must enroll in a program to become a Behavior Analyst and complete within two years of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with students with academic, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges.
• Assist in the development of behavioral and instructional interventions plans.
• Must be able to assess data to develop effective intervention plans for students.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and others.
• Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, including difficult situations. Communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Skills

Behavioral Interventions

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate

Job description

Teacher Intervention & Referral Specialist

Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Teacher Intervention & Referral Specialist

Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959952
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate.
• Must enroll in a program to become a Behavior Analyst and complete the program within two years of the date of hire.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience working with students who exhibit academic, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges.
• Must assist in the development of appropriate behavioral and instructional interventions plans.
• Must be able to assess data to develop effective intervention plans for students.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving, communications, organization, planning, record keeping, and human relations skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators, and others.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interperesonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, including difficult and emotional situations. Effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... .

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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