26-27 Behavior and Academic Support Aide (PT and FT)
About The Position
The Behavior and Academic Support Aide assists general education and/or special education teachers with daily behavior and academic support in classrooms and/or at the grade level, helping maximize instructional time. The aide may be assigned as a Transitional Learning Center (TLC) Assistant or an Instructional Aide. Personal Care Attendant duties may also apply when assigned to provide one-on-one support to a scholar. BVP staff are expected to support the belief that every scholar can achieve their goals, promote respect, inclusion, and equity, build scholars’ social and personal skills, participate in professional growth, follow applicable policies, and partner respectfully with families. Staff attend mandatory professional development and family meetings and may be assigned or reassigned to campuses, grade levels, or programs based on organizational needs and individual strengths and certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meet Rhode Island Paraprofessional Standards for education and certification, or be willing to complete the requirements within one year of employment.
- CPI certification, or willingness to become certified within one year of employment, if applicable.
- Commitment to working with a diverse student and staff population.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in education or a related field.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with general and special education teachers to provide daily behavior and academic support and maximize instructional time.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding scholars and families.
- Monitor and support the use of special modifications or accommodations for scholars with disabilities.
- Work individually or in small groups with scholars to reinforce content introduced by teachers.
- Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks.
- Maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/CPI certification, if applicable.
- Support school-wide needs as assigned by the Head of School.
- When assigned as a TLC Assistant, collect progress-monitoring data for behavior plans and academic interventions; support scholars individually or in small groups; assist with classroom management and routines; support transitions to enrichment, general education, lunch, and recess; assist with family communication as needed; assist with toileting when necessary; and participate in TLC clinical team meetings when appropriate.
- When assigned as an Instructional Aide per a scholar’s IEP, collect progress-monitoring and academic intervention data; provide instructional assistance to scholars with IEPs in small-group or whole-class settings; model clear and expressive language when communicating expectations, directions, and content; and support assistive technology needs identified in the IEP and assistive technology plan.
- When assigned as a Personal Care Attendant, provide one-on-one academic and/or behavioral support, build respect and rapport, assist with toileting when necessary, manage behavior to support engagement, model clear and expressive communication, and engage scholars in appropriately scaffolded, intellectually challenging learning activities developed with special educators.
- Attend mandatory professional development and family meetings.
- Engage families as partners in scholar success while respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures.
- Follow school, network, and state policies and act ethically and with integrity.
- Participate in school and network professional growth opportunities and give and seek assistance from colleagues.
- Perform other duties as required to fulfill BVP’s mission and vision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan, immediately 100% vested, with a 5% employer match.
- Referral bonuses.
- Ongoing professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- At least nine personal days per year for all staff.
- Generous parental leave benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; dependent care is matched up to $1,500.
- Longevity and experience bonuses.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Internal hiring opportunities to capitalize on strengths and interests.
- Instructional coaching.
- Collaborative, team-driven culture.
- Preference in enrollment for school-aged children of BVP employees, subject to restrictions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
