Behavior Specialist: Transform Student Success

Achievement First; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the Behavior Specialist role in Rhode Island. This full-time position focuses on creating behavior systems, supporting teachers, and partnering with administrators to maintain a positive school culture.

The role emphasizes building strong student rapport, monitoring behavior plans, and communicating progress to families, while participating in ongoing professional development and daily collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to student growth and school culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a behavior system aligned with school leadership protocols.
• Create growth plans and tracking for students needing extra support.
• Build rapport with students and communicate with parents about updates.
• Provide administrative support during critical times (breakfast, lunch, dismissal).
• Attend professional development sessions and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, safe environment.

Skills

Behavior management

Student support

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the Behavior Specialist role in Rhode Island. This full-time position focuses on creating behavior systems, supporting teachers, and partnering with administrators to maintain a positive school culture.

The role emphasizes building strong student rapport, monitoring behavior plans, and communicating progress to families, while participating in ongoing professional development and daily collaboration with staff.