Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - FULL TIME

Position Type:
Support Staff/ABS
Date Posted:
9/18/2024
Location:
Alexander Hamilton
Date Available:
ASAP
Qualifications :

• Training in the theory and pracitce of behavioral interventions with students demonstrating atypical development
• Must meet NJ HQTA standards
• College degree preferred

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct ABA trials and assist with individualized instruction
2. Assist with implementing behavioral intervention plans for students as required in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPS)
3. Implement individually designed programs in classroom, home, or other appropriate settings
4. Work effectively and flexibly with students demonstrating atypical development in social behaviors, attention, learning and pragmatics of language
5. Demonstrate use of acceptable procedures for intervening if students engage in inapprpriate behaviors or physical challenges
6. Follow directions of the certificated staff member with responsibility for the behavior and/or educational plans
7. Interact with parents appropriately within the home setting and during staffings and conferences
8. Maintain accurate, current data on each student in the manner specified in the individualized plans or as directed by the teacher/behavior specialist
9. Provide regular feedback to supervising staff member on student progress
10. Participate regularly in the staffings established to review progress and modify plans
11. Assist with preparation of materials
12. Participate in training sessions specified by the Director of Pupil Services
13. Provide own transportation among sites with travel reimbursement in accordance with district procedures.
14. Perform such other tasks and assuming such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Supervisor of Special Education and/or Building Administrator

Contract Terms of Employment : Ten months - 184 days
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The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer/AA
Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.