**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. **Responsibilities** A day in the life of an Instructional Paraprofessional School Aide at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage. 5. Attends staff meetings as scheduled. 6. Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members. 7. Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students. 8. Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur. 9. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. **Qualifications** Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. 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. 2. NJDOE Criminal History Review 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. 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! **Job ID** _2024-157675_ **Department** _EMS Instruction_ **Site** _East Mountain School_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Belle Mead_ **Position Type** _Full Time with Benefits_ **Standard Hours Per Week** _36_ **Shift** _Day_ **Shift Hours** _Days_ **Weekend Work** _No Weekends Required_ **On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_ **Holiday Work** _No Holidays Required_