Behavior Specialist / Teacher Assistant

Description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Special Education and/or Site Administrator

JOB TYPE: Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with educators and other staff to develop structures and procedures that will enable students with challenging behaviors to succeed in school and community.
• Implement, modify, and report on those procedures for identified students.
• Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs.
• Communicate observations and student outcomes to staff and administration.
• Work directly with students at-risk to help them develop appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills.
• Provide support to staff and students in the event of a safety-related incident, including , when necessary, the use of appropriate physical intervention.
• Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Administrator or the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Teaching Assistant from the Rhode Island Department of Education preferred, or willingness to be trained on-site. OR completion of a B.A. or B.S. in a related field (Sociology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, etc.) preferred; Associate's Degree holders will be considered.
• Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment.
• Possession or ability to obrain a current Chauffeur’s license.
• Training and competency in Crisis Intervention/Mediation preferred, or ability to successfully complete training on hire.
• Sufficient maturity, self-confidence, and work habits to serve as a role model to students.
• Clear record on Criminal Background Check.

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer