The Bradley School - Classroom Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem)

The City of Providence; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bradley School invites applications for a Classroom Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem). Working under the behavioral coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom team, you will assist the special education teacher by implementing behavioral, academic, and social-emotional programming for students.

The position runs 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday (3-5 days/week) with an anticipated start in August.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with Parapro Assessment or 60+ college credit hours.
• Associate degree or higher in Special Education, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience with children or individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with students or in small groups to assess behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Identify factors that impede academic progress to help students succeed.
• Stay current on behavior plans for each student.
• Collaborate with the classroom team to implement social-emotional and behavioral programming.
• Assist with progress reports and IEP goals related to behavior and social-emotional learning.
• Attend meetings and conferences as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Experience with Disabilities

Education

High School Diploma + Parapro Assessment

60+ college credits

Associate’s Degree or higher (Special Ed/Psychology)

Job description

The Bradley School - Classroom Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem)

Under the general supervision of the behavioral coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom team, classroom behavior specialists are responsible for assisting the special education teacher in implementing effective academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students.

Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm
Schedule: M-F, 3-5 days/week
**Please note that we are looking to hire starting in August**

Responsibilities

Help students reach goals

• Work 1:1 with students or in small groups in a classroom setting to assess the behavioral and social emotional needs of students, using formal and informal measures.
• Identify behavioral and social-emotional factors that impede academic progress to help students be successful.
• Stay current on behavior plans for each student.

Work collaboratively with a classroom team

• Implement social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs, in collaboration with the classroom team. This may include assisting students with functional skills and activities of daily living (e.g., vocational tasks, social skills, toileting, and other forms of self-care).
• Assist the Special Education Teacher in completing progress reports and report cards for behavioral and social-emotional IEP goals
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences including supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, combined with successful completion of the Parapro Assessment; Or High School Diploma or equivalent combined with 60 hours or more of higher education coursework;Or Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred majors include Special Education, Psychology, or related human services fields).

Experience

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is a plus. Strong communication, patience, problem-solving and teamwork skills are required.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.