Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide Behavioral Health
Job in
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07215, USA
Listing for:
Anova Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
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Healthcare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.77 USD Hourly
USD
22.77
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide - Full Time - Behavioral Health
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:
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,
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 ReviewExcellent 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 Heart Saver 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…
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