Paraprofessional - immediate opening

Mountainside School District Beechwood School, 1497 Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Deerfield School, 302 Central Avenue, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Posting Date - September 1, 2026 Positions: Paraprofessional, Grades PK-8 Part-T ime, flexible schedule Start Date: September 1, 2026 Qualifications: Two Years of Study at an Institution of Higher Education with Associate Degree (preferred) Received a Passing Score on the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment (preferred) ABA experience highly desired Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 1. Assists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for classified students, including instructional, academic, and behavioral supports 2. Prepare instructional and classroom materials, and implement behavior intervention plans under the direction of the teacher , Child Study Team (CST), and/or Behaviorist 3. Collect, record, and analyze data on student behaviors and discrete trials under teacher , BCBA supervision, or CST/Guidance 4. Works with individual or small groups of students with special needs as assigned, managing all support plans with consistency , and a calm, patient approach 5. Incorporates positive behavior support throughout all programming for the purpose of creating a consistent environment, providing physical and verbal prompting 6. Work at the discretion of the teacher , with individual or groups of students with projects or assignments, organizational and study skills, correcting student work, assisting in maintaining discipline and order , assisting new students in acclimating to the class/school 7. Monitor students during non-instructional time when required by the students' IEPs or 504 plans 8. Collaborate and communicate effectively with the school-based team regarding student progress and goals on both academics and behaviors to ensure consistency in interventions and supports 9. Implements de-escalation strategies and restraints for crisis management. 10. Assists at field trips, emer gency drills, and district-sponsored events during the school day 11. Incorporates augmentative communication devices and assistive technology 12. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate flexibility to work with students and staff _____ Salary: Competitive salary per MEA Agreement; starting at $28.89/hour Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: jobs@mountainsideschools.or g The Mountainside School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer . The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color , national origin, gender , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability , or other applicable legally protected characteristics.