Classroom Behavior Specialist Per Diem

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a dedicated per diem school aide to support the Special Education Teacher in delivering academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students at Providence, RI. You will assist with daily activities, help implement IEP-aligned curricula, and collect data on behavioral and social-emotional functioning to inform progress.

Role requires comfort in a psychiatric-influenced school setting, ability to work with students who may require de‑escalation, and strong

Qualifications

• For this role, a Baccalaureate Degree is preferred in education or related human services.
• Basic knowledge of data entry/management programs such as Excel; Excel training may be provided on hire.
• Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification is required or expected to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing social-emotional and behavioral programming aligned with students' IEPs.
• Collect and manage data on social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports on student functioning.
• Provide academic support and assist in the execution of curricula as directed by classroom staff.
• Attend team meetings and other student-related meetings as assigned.
• Observe Bradley Schools policies and participate in required meetings.

Skills

Experience with children

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Safety awareness

Education

Baccalaureate Degree preferred in education or related human service fields

Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification

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-Providence-130 Broadway - 130 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: per diem school days

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No