The Bradley School - Classroom Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem)
The City of Providence
Summary
Under the general supervision of the behavioral coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom team, classroom behavior specialists are responsible for assisting the special education teacher in implementing effective academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students.
Job description
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm. Schedule: M-F, 3-5 days/week.
Responsibilities
Help students reach goals
- Work 1:1 with students or in small groups in a classroom setting to assess the behavioral and social emotional needs of students, using formal and informal measures.
- Identify behavioral and social-emotional factors that impede academic progress to help students be successful.
- Stay current on behavior plans for each student.
Work collaboratively with a classroom team
- Implement social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students' IEPs, in collaboration with the classroom team. This may include assisting students with functional skills and activities of daily living (e.g., vocational tasks, social skills, toileting, and other forms of self-care).
- Assist the Special Education Teacher in completing progress reports and report cards for behavioral and social-emotional IEP goals.
- Attend and participate in meetings or conferences including supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, combined with successful completion of the Parapro Assessment; Or High School Diploma or equivalent combined with 60 hours or more of higher education coursework; Or Associate's Degree or higher (preferred majors include Special Education, Psychology, or related human services fields).
- Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is a plus.
- Strong communication, patience, problem-solving and teamwork skills are required.
Company overview
The City of Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island, serving as a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a government agency, Providence oversees a wide range of municipal functions including public safety, education, infrastructure maintenance, and community development. The city's mental health care services are part of its broader public health initiatives, which aim to address the behavioral health needs of the community through various programs and partnerships. Providence operates through multiple departments that coordinate to deliver services ranging from emergency response and public works to social services and public health programs. The city government plays a crucial role in implementing state and federal health policies at the local level, working to improve the overall well-being of its diverse population through comprehensive municipal governance and community engagement initiatives.