Student Services
TITLE: BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Certification; Elementary School Teacher or Preschool- 3rd Grade, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, or Teacher of the Handicapped (preferred)
2. BCBA or ABA Certification
3. Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching and behavioral strategies and methods which are developmentally appropriate for classroom activities.
4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work as a team leader and as a team member in implementing strategies and intervention.
7. Required criminal background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
JOB GOAL: To provide behavioral strategies and techniques to teaching and non-teaching staff members who are working with special needs students and regular education students in all classroom settings to remediate behavior and social problems and maintain a positive atmosphere in and outside the classroom.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult with general and/or special education staff to plan, develop, or evaluate specific behavioral interventions, strategies, and techniques for students in need.
- Demonstrate how to implement specific behavioral interventions, strategies, and techniques.
- Demonstrate effective practices.
- Serve as a resource for professional and non-professional staff.
- Identifies staff development needs through training, conferences, and literature reviews.
- Prepare general and special education staff, students, and families for behavioral intervention programs.
- Observe in the general and special education programs to observe children in need of behavioral interventions.
- Resolve immediate concerns related to the needs of individual students.
- Identify resources and materials for individual students or groups or students.
- Monitor behavior intervention effectiveness and student progress.
- Develop demonstration lessons to help teachers deal with behavioral issues that may arise throughout the school year.
- Monitor classrooms and staff to ensure that behavioral intervention plans are being implemented.
- Provide paraprofessionals with specific training to help them work effectively with teachers and students with behavioral needs.
- Collaborate and plan with the Child Study Team in order to provide students with behavior plans that are suited to their individual needs through a Functional Behavioral Assessment when needed.
- Assist other professionals with student crisis intervention.
- Identify staff development needs through surveys/discussions and design appropriate in-service opportunities.
- Continue professional growth through educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and attending professional workshops for additional techniques and strategies to assist the staff and students.
- Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.
- Provide continued support and direction for the Positive Behavior in School Systems program that is currently in operation.
- Complete reports and submit completed referrals, interventions, and follow-up procedures to the Director of Special Services.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the Board. This position will start on September 1, 2026. Salem City School District does have an Extended School Year Program (July 6 - August 6) so some work may be available in connection with the extended school year program. Those hours would be paid on a submitted and approved time card/pay claim.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED BY: Salem City School District
DATE: February 11, 2026
Wage or Salary Information
Certified Teaching Staff: Salary Range $ 64,000 � $97,251
Benefits Information
Enrollment in TPAF (Teacher's Pension and Annuity Fund) and Group Life Insurance through NJ Department of Pensions and Benefits
AmeriHealth New Jersey Educators Health Plan (Medical)
Benecard (Prescription)
Delta Dental (Dental)
Ameriflex (FSA) Flexible Spending Account
Opt-Out of Benefits Annual Waiver. Range: up to $5,000 per year
Ten Paid Sick days, Three Personal Days
Eligibility for enrollment in 403b Tax Shelter Annuity Plans. Vendors: MetLife/Brighthouse, Equitable,Midland or Lincoln Investment Planning.
Eligibility for enrollment in Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement Plans with Colonial Life Insurance.
Eligibility for enrollment in Disability Insurance with Prudential, Colonial Life, or AFLAC.
Extra Compensation Programs
Extra-Curricular Stipends
After School Tutoring and Homebound Tutoring
Professional Development Workshops in the District
