Behavior Technician / Teacher Assistant (Full & Part Time) - Coventry & Warwick RI

The-J-Arthur-Trudeau-Memorial-Cente; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Medical, Dental & Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Trainings

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, part of the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, seeks a Behavior Technician/Teacher Assistant to implement ABA-based education programs in classrooms.

You will collect data, support teachers, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment for students with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to behavioral plans, and active participation in student treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college credits or TA/Paraprofessional certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and own vehicle required for transport.

Responsibilities

• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately.
• Collect data and participate in data management.
• Coordinate classroom activities when the Teacher is absent.
• Work as part of a team to support students, classrooms, and staff.

Skills

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits or TA/Paraprofessional certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Behavior Technician / Teacher Assistant (Full & Part Time) - Coventry & Warwick RI

Job Details

Job ID: 5916961

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Does Work/Home Life Balance mean a lot to you? We offer 4 weeks paid vacation for school closings AND you earn additional PTO for hours worked. You could start with7 weeks vacation your first year!

For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.

Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive and actively seek their input to serve their needs better.

The Role

The Behavior Technician implements the behavior analysis educational and treatment programs of individual children in the classroom under the direction of the Director of Special Education, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, classroom teacher, or designated Behavior Analyst. The behavior technician collects data within individual child measurement systems and participates in data management. The classroom behavior technician will participate as a member of student treatment teams, in clinics, attend training, and help make lesson materials.

Essential Work Duties and Responsibilities

• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians.
• Upholds and complies with all safety programs and policies to maintain a safe work environment for employees, consumers, family members, and visitors.
• Commits to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that assure quality improvements and team processes.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately.
• Implements behavioral measurement systems and collects data.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to the teacher, BA, and nursing staff.
• Implement positive, supportive, and proactive teaching programs at all times.
• Coordinate classroom activities when the Classroom Teacher is absent, as designated by the Special Education Director, Program Director, or Classroom Teacher.
• Works as part of a team to support all students, classrooms, and staff to promote a safe and enriched learning environment.
• Documents any/all medical/physical injuries/incidents.
• Responsible for any/all evacuation procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of the child’s educational program, including self-care and toileting skills, to promote the autonomy and dignity of students.
• Implement child educational programs in inclusive settings in public education or other education environments.
• Assist with transitions, inclusion opportunities for students, and special activities.
• Assist with the generalization of skills to the community and various settings.
• Responsible for performing other duties and job assignments as required by the Director, BA, and Classroom Teacher.

Experience & Skills

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits, or TA/Paraprofessional certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children in a teaching capacity is preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and own vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Attentiveness.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Physical stamina.

Internal/External Relationships

Internal: frequent—Pathways students and employees, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, Director of Special Education/Principal.

Physical Requirements

Ability to deal with the broad range of needs presented by children with autism, including significant problem behaviors. Work will often include sitting in small chairs or on the floor and require rapid movement (sometimes running) to address the safety and teaching needs of the children. Must be able to work with children in such a way as to involve physical contact (particularly when there is a child safety need). Employees must achieve certification in the crisis management system utilized by the program within the timeline established by the program.

Benefits at Trudeau

• 14 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Trainings
• Pet Insurance

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary
• Classroom Teacher > High School / Secondary
• Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center

Pathways Strategic Teaching Center is a year-round comprehensive education and treatment program servicing children with autism and other related disorders. Founded in 1998 through a collaborative effort between the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center and local parents of children with autism, Pathways is committed to utilizing scientifically validated teaching strategies in improving the lives of children with autism and other related developmental disorders and their families. Pathways education and treatment strategies are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Individually tailored curricula address speech and language, pre-academic and academic skills, daily living and self-care skills, play and social skills, and assessment and treatment of challenging behavior. A one-to one ratio of behavior technicians trained in Applied Behavior Analysis is typically utilized, although small and large group instruction may be used with students who achieve the skills to learn in such settings. A comprehension system of student evaluation allows for daily refinement of student's programs. Behavior Analysts train, supervise, and collaborate with Special Education Teachers, Behavior Technicians, related service professionals, and community based treatment staff in implementation of behavior analytic teaching methodologies. Individual student curriculum and programs are designed to treat problem behavior and teach socially appropriate skills. Relevant measurement systems are used ongoing to assess student progress. Pathways provides the opportunity to conduct research projects and works closely with local Universities and Colleges. Parent trainings are provided as well as consultation services to public school districts throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Job Requirements

• Pathways Strategic Learning Center - Coventry or Warwick location.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mackenzie Milner , Clinical Director
• 75 Centre of New England Blvd
• Coventry, Rhode Island 02816
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]