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Morris School District

ANTICIPATED OPENING: Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) - FULL TIME

Morris School District, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961


Position Type:Support Staff/ABS

Date Posted:7/16/2024

Location:TBD

Date Available:TBD

Qualifications :Training in the theory and pracitce of behavioral interventions with students demonstrating atypical developmentMust meet NJ HQTA standardsCollege degree preferred

Responsibilities:Conduct ABA trials and assist with individualized instructionAssist with implementing behavioral intervention plans for students as required in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPS)Implement individually designed programs in classroom, home, or other appropriate settingsWork effectively and flexibly with students demonstrating atypical development in social behaviors, attention, learning and pragmatics of languageDemonstrate use of acceptable procedures for intervening if students engage in inapprpriate behaviors or physical challengesFollow directions of the certificated staff member with responsibility for the behavior and/or educational plansInteract with parents appropriately within the home setting and during staffings and conferencesMaintain accurate, current data on each student in the manner specified in the individualized plans or as directed by the teacher/behavior specialistProvide regular feedback to supervising staff member on student progressParticipate regularly in the staffings established to review progress and modify plansAssist with preparation of materialsParticipate in training sessions specified by the Director of Pupil ServicesProvide own transportation among sites with travel reimbursement in accordance with district procedures.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

You must fill out the online application to be considered for this position.

Please complete application at:www.applictrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp

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.