Behavior Support Assistant - Inspire Positive Change

Harry Kizirian Elem. School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry Kizirian Elem. School in Providence, RI is seeking a Behavior Support Teacher Assistant for the 2025-26 school year to support students with behavioral needs.

The role reports to the Principal and involves collaboration with teachers, staff and service providers to implement effective behavior plans. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or 48 college credits, ParaPro score, and RIDE certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required or 48 college credits.
• Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Test.
• RIDE Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection as related to individual student programs.
• Implement classroom and individual level/point systems and individualized programs.
• Intervene, monitor, and document behavior of students during crisis situations including time-out and physical interventions/restraint.
• De-escalate problem behavior within the school setting.
• Accompany students and implement behavior systems during specials, lunch, recess, and other times during the school day when the students are not in the special needs classroom.
• Function as part of a team in creative problem solving related to individual students.
• Assist with training other paraprofessionals in behavior management, crisis intervention, data collection.
• Work as part of a team with service providers and outside service agencies to meet the students’ needs.

Skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Data collection

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

ParaPro Test score 461

Job description

Harry Kizirian Elem. School in Providence, RI is seeking a Behavior Support Teacher Assistant for the 2025-26 school year to support students with behavioral needs.

The role reports to the Principal and involves collaboration with teachers, staff and service providers to implement effective behavior plans. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or 48 college credits, ParaPro score, and RIDE certification.