School Clinician - Part Time in Verona, New Jersey at Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp

School Clinician

Part Time Position - July 2026 Start Date

Are you looking to teach in a community that values diversity, communication, professional development, collaboration, and innovation? Become a clinician at Academy360, a program of Spectrum360, and make a difference in a student’s life today.

• Hourly rate ranging $43/hr - $65/hr

• 3 days per week

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Spectrum360 is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens, and adults with autism and related disabilities. With locations in Livingston, West Orange, Verona, and Whippany, the organization operates two NJDOE-approved, award-winning academic programs, Academy360 Lower and Upper schools, serving children from ages 3-21; Independence360, an adult services program approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities and the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation which provides day habilitation and prevocational training for adults over age 21; and two enrichment programs in culinary and digital arts.

Our mission is to recognize and value our students' and adults’ unique abilities, learning styles, and differences by providing the highest quality educational and therapeutic programs. We help each person we serve to discover their unique talents, develop self-worth, and maximize opportunities for independence.

ACADEMY360 SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS:

• Implement the goals and objectives for each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) who receives individual, paired, or group counseling

• Lead in-class social skills groups to teach Spectrum360’s Social Skills Curriculum

• Provide support and consultation to families, including facilitating and co-leading parent support groups

• Conduct parent/ staff trainings

• Follow and implement protocols for risk assessment and reporting

• Coordinate and facilitate parent support groups

• Refer students and families to appropriate outside treating professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, neurologists, etc.

• Together with a team of related services specialists, you foster the student’s personal growth in cognitive, social/emotional, and language by implementing and following Individual Education Plan (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold NJ School Counselor, Social Worker, or School Psychologist certification

• Demonstrated Experience with ASD population and ABA, preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of individual and group counseling, social skills training, consultation, parent support/training, and knowledge of the Individualized Education Plan development process

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.