Mount Laurel: Bancroft School, Walk-In Interview Day: Wed. Nov. 11th, 2026

Bancroft • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

Bancroft is hiring Paraprofessionals and Direct Support Professionals at the Bancroft School. Team members support children and young adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges as they work toward their full potential. Support includes helping students develop communication, academic, social, and independent-living skills, while offering structure and compassionate encouragement that helps them feel safe, valued, and successful. The role involves working with educators, therapists, and specialists and helping students build skills for lifelong independence and community inclusion.

The posting lists first, second, and third shifts. The work can involve redirecting aggressive behavior and providing interventions, and may be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. Bancroft describes its work as mission-driven and says it has 3,000 employees across more than 200 facilities and homes in New Jersey and Delaware.

Bancroft also advertises a walk-in interview day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Bancroft Employee Center, 236 Route 38, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Applicants are asked to bring a resume and dress professionally.

Requirements

• At least two years of direct support experience, preferably in an educational or classroom-based setting.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for Paraprofessional positions.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A current, non-provisional, non-probationary driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Direct support experience in an educational or classroom-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges in reaching their potential.
• Help students develop communication, academic, and social skills, as well as independence and confidence.
• Provide encouragement, structure, and compassionate support to help students feel safe, valued, and successful.
• Work alongside educators, therapists, and specialists in support of student success.
• Help students build skills that promote lifelong independence and community inclusion.
• Redirect aggressive behavior and provide interventions.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 each year.
• Tuition loan repayment assistance.
• Discounted tuition at local colleges and universities.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Clinical research and opportunities to work with ABA leaders and earn supervision hours toward BCBA or BCaBA requirements.
• Opportunities for personal growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED