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 teachers in preparing instructional materials and providing instruction to individual or groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. This may be within the classroom and small group or pullout for students.
4. Assists classroom teachers in planning lessons, class trips and special projects.
5. Assists in maintaining the point system of students for school wide behavioral plans.
6. Assists the assigned classroom teacher in the management of students.
7. 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.
8. Provides substitute coverage for absent teachers on an as needed basis. This may include providing coverage on short notice, providing coverage in a variety of settings, as well as providing long-term coverage. (This requires appropriate NJDOE substitute teacher certification.)
9. Assists with gathering and maintaining data pertinent to student behavior and academic progress, including daily behavior ratings, documentation of critical incidents, attendance, documenting property damage, and performance on academic assignments.
10. Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
11. Maintains constructive relationships with other staff members.
12. Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.
13. Seeks assistance from appropriate personnel whenever student related or school related problems occur.
14. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
15. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education, social work, psychology or related field.
2. Minimum of six months experience working with children in a group setting.
3. NJDOE Criminal History Review.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

1. NJDOE Substitute Teacher Certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire.