School-Based Behavior Support Specialist

A-Venture Academy; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to join the district’s support team. You will implement behavior plans, collect data, and reinforce positive strategies in classrooms and during transitions.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, training paraprofessionals, and coordinating with teachers and service providers to ensure a safe learning environment for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Requires CPI training or willingness to complete CPI training.
• Proven ability to implement individualized behavior support plans.
• Experience in data collection and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection related to individual student programs.
• Implement classroom/individual level systems and programs.
• Intervene and document student behavior during crises using de-escalation strategies.
• De-escalate problem behavior within the school setting.
• Assist with training paraprofessionals in behavior management and data collection.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavior management

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

48 college credits

ParaPro Test score 461

Job description

Providence Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to join the district’s support team. You will implement behavior plans, collect data, and reinforce positive strategies in classrooms and during transitions.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, training paraprofessionals, and coordinating with teachers and service providers to ensure a safe learning environment for students with special needs.