Classroom Behavior Specialist PD

Brown University Health; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 26,215 - 43,242; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Cumberland, Rhode Island seeks a per diem classroom assistant to support the Special Education Teacher by implementing effective academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

You will model the organization’s values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—while assisting with data collection, reporting, and collaboration with the classroom team to support daily routines and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in education or related field.
• Basic knowledge of data entry/Excel; Excel training provided if needed.
• Experience with children and ability to work in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing academic and social-emotional curricula.
• Support students with daily living activities and data collection.
• Prepare reports on social-emotional and behavioral functioning.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with classroom team and supervisor.
• Follow de-escalation techniques and ensure safety as needed.
• Complete required paperwork for student records.

Skills

Data entry/Excel basics

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summary

In collaboration with the classroom team, is responsible for assisting the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of effective academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically-accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. In collaboration with the classroom team, assists in the formulation of social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. In collaboration with the classroom team, implements social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. This may include assisting students with activities of daily life such as toileting and other forms of self-care. In collaboration with the classroom team, collects and manages data on social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. In collaboration with the classroom team, prepares and presents verbal and/or written reports concerning social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. Assists in implementation of the academic and social-emotional curricula as directed by the classroom teacher and team leader. Provides academic support to students as directed by the classroom teacher. Prepares and submits required paperwork for the student record. Attends and participates in classroom team meetings and other student-related meetings as assigned. Attends and participates in supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned. Observes all Bradley Schools policies, rules and regulations. Performs other duties as required, assigned, or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate Degree preferred with a major in education or related human service fields. Basic knowledge of data entry/management programs such as Excel. For those without this background upon hire, Excel training will be provided. Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification:

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with children is helpful. Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious students. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by LSS to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate student care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of students which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling students, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically, such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation, and physically escort students who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range

$19.03-$31.39

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

LSS-Cumberland-7 Fatima Drive - 7 Fatima Drive Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864

Work Type

per diem school days

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

No