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

The City of Providence; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bradley School in Cumberland, RI seeks a Classroom Behavior Specialist to support special education teachers by implementing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for students.

Under supervision of the Behavioral Coordinator, you will assist with IEP-aligned programming, parent conferences, progress reports, and daily activities; a degree in Special Education is preferred, with eligibility for Teacher’s Assistant certification for those without a BA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Special Education preferred or related field.
• Certification as Teacher’s Assistant possible with relevant experience.
• Experience with children helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulation and implementation of educational programming consistent with the IEP and Master Treatment Plan.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports concerning children’s educational progress
• Administer educational diagnostic tests with departmental privileging.
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences including supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in parent conference as required.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports, records, statistical data or other information.
• Assist assigned children in all aspects of daily programming including self-care, social skills, and recreation.
• Observes all company policies, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed.

Skills

Child care experience

Special education

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Special Education

Alternative Teacher Assistant path

Job description

The Bradley School provides special education oversight, clinical coordination, technical assistance, and administrative support. The mission of The Bradley School is to provide innovative, comprehensive, and individualized educational services. Our goal is to support the academic and social-emotional development of students so that they may achieve their full potential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the formulation and implementation of educational Programming consistent with the I.E.P. and Master Treatment Plan.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports concerning children’s educational progress
• Administer educational diagnostic tests with departmental privileging.
• Attend and participate in meetings or conferences including supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in parent conference as required.
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports, records, statistical data or other information.
• Assist assigned children in all aspects of daily programming including self-care, social skills, and recreation.
• Observes all company policies, rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed.

Requirements

• Associate's or Baccalaureate Degree preferred with a major in Special Education or related human service fields. Candidates without a Bachelor’s Degree may be considered for the position if they meet criteria to apply for and obtain certification as a Teacher’s Assistant and have relevant experience with populations served within the Bradley Schools.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Prior experience working with children helpful.

Additional Information

Schedule: M-F, 3-5 days/week
Hours:7:30am-3:30pm