Classroom Behavior & SEL Support Specialist

Providence Co; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Portsmouth, RI seeks a Classroom Behavior Specialist to assist the special education teacher in delivering engaging academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

Hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday (3–5 days/week). You will work one-on-one or in small groups, implement behavior plans, and collaborate with the classroom team to help students reach their IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with Parapro Assessment or 60 hours of higher education coursework or an Associate’s Degree or higher.
• Preferred majors include Special Education, Psychology, or related human services fields.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students or in small groups to assess behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Identify factors that impede academic progress and help students be successful.
• Stay current on behavior plans for each student.
• Implement social-emotional and behavioral programming in alignment with IEPs in collaboration with the classroom team.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher with progress reports and report cards for behavioral and social-emotional IEP goals.
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 hours college coursework

Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred majors: Special Education, Psychology)

Job description

Brown University Health in Portsmouth, RI seeks a Classroom Behavior Specialist to assist the special education teacher in delivering engaging academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

Hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday (3–5 days/week). You will work one-on-one or in small groups, implement behavior plans, and collaborate with the classroom team to help students reach their IEP goals.