Behavior Support Specialist - School-Based

Providence School District; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to join the Central High School team in Providence, RI. The role supports students with complex special education needs in structured settings and requires CPI training and willingness to participate in bus monitoring as part of responsibilities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, clinicians, and families to implement individualized behavior plans and ensure a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro score 461.
• RIDE Certification requires Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate.
• Experience with behavior support and crisis intervention is desirable.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection for individual student programs.
• Implement behavior systems and track progress.
• Intervene and document student behavior during crises.
• De-escalate disruptive behavior and support safe learning.
• Assist with transitions, specials, lunch, and recess activities.
• Provide training and support to paraprofessionals in behavior management.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

Passing ParaPro score 461

RIDE Teacher Assistant Cert

Job description

Providence Public Schools seeks a Behavior Support Assistant to join the Central High School team in Providence, RI. The role supports students with complex special education needs in structured settings and requires CPI training and willingness to participate in bus monitoring as part of responsibilities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, clinicians, and families to implement individualized behavior plans and ensure a positive learning environment.