Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

West Bay Collaborative; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bay Collaborative in Rhode Island seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with challenging behaviors. You will work with educators to implement procedures, collect data, and help at-risk students build positive behaviors and academic skills.

The role requires relevant experience or a Teaching Assistant certification, and a commitment to safety procedures. You may need a current driver's license and eligibility for state checks.

Qualifications

• Work with staff to support students with challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school.
• Willingness to obtain or complete Training in Crisis Intervention/Mediation.
• Clear record on Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to work as a role model for students.

Responsibilities

• Work with educators and staff to develop structures and procedures that enable students with challenging behaviors to succeed.
• Implement, modify, and report on procedures for identified students.
• Collect data 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 during safety-related incidents, including, when necessary, the use of appropriate physical intervention.
• Support students in completing classroom work and achieving annual and long-term academic goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Administrator or Director of Special Education.

Job 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.

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