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Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

West Bay CollaborativeWarwick, RI, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

REPORTS TO : Assistant Director of Special Education and / or Site Administrator

JOB TYPE : Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Work with educators and other staff to develop structures and procedures that will enable students with challenging behaviors to succeed in school and community.
  • Implement, modify, and report on those procedures for identified students.
  • Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs.
  • Communicate observations and student outcomes to staff and administration.
  • Work directly with students at-risk to help them develop appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills.
  • Provide support to staff and students in the event of a safety-related incident, including , when necessary, the use of appropriate physical intervention.
  • Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Site Administrator or the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Certification as a Teaching Assistant from the Rhode Island Department of Education preferred, or willingness to be trained on-site. OR completion of a B.A. or B.S. in a related field (Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, etc.) preferred; Associate's Degree holders will be considered.
  • Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment.
  • Possession or ability to obrain a current Chauffeur's license.
  • Training and competency in Crisis Intervention / Mediation preferred, or ability to successfully complete training on hire.
  • Sufficient maturity, self-confidence, and work habits to serve as a role model to students.
  • Clear record on Criminal Background Check.

    • West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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