Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Montgomery, New Jersey
Salary
$23 - $23/hr
The Instructional Paraprofessional manages and supervises students throughout the school day, including during instructional periods and extra-curricular activities. They implement behavioral intervention plans and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
Requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree with one year of experience, or a High School diploma with three years of experience working with children in group settings. Must possess a NJDOE Criminal History Review and AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Certification.
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.
Qualifications: Education,
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. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $23.13 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.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in New Jersey are often in steady demand in schools and early childhood settings, especially for candidates who can support classroom routines and child care needs. These positions can be competitive because employers look for empathy, reliability, and the ability to work independently, along with physical readiness to assist children safely. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm you can meet the lifting requirement before applying.
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