Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

West Bay Collaborative; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bay Collaborative in West Warwick, Rhode Island, invites applications for a Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant. The role supports educators in implementing behavioral programs, collects data, and communicates student progress to staff.

It requires a TA certification or related degree and a focus on safety and student well-being. The position is full-time and based on-site at our Rhode Island location.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant certification preferred or willingness to be trained on-site.
• Experience working with individuals displaying challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment.
• Clear Criminal Background Check on file.
• Maturity and ability to serve as a role model for students.

Responsibilities

• Work with educators to develop structures enabling students with challenging behaviors to succeed.
• Implement, modify and report on procedures for identified students.
• Collect data to monitor efficacy of behavioral programs.
• Communicate observations and outcomes to staff and administration.
• Assist students at risk to develop appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills.
• Provide support during safety incidents, including appropriate physical intervention when necessary.
• Support students in completing classroom work and achieving academic goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Administrator or Director of Special Education.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviors

Criminal background checkClear

Maturity and role model

Communication with staff

Education

Teaching Assistant certification preferred

Bachelor's or higher in related field preferred

Job description

Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

West Bay Collaborative West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

About this position

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