Behavior Technician / Teacher Assistant

J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Trudeau Center is hiring a full-time Classroom Behavior Technician to support children with developmental disabilities. The role involves implementing individualized behavior and education programs, supporting classroom activities, and helping children build skills and confidence in a supportive, team-based environment. The position requires working with children with autism and a broad range of needs, including significant problem behaviors. Employees must achieve certification in the crisis management system used by the program within the program-established timeline.

Requirements

• Teaching Assistant certification or a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with children.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to address the broad range of needs presented by children with autism, including significant problem behaviors.
• Ability to sit in small chairs or on the floor and move rapidly, sometimes running, to address children's safety and teaching needs.
• Ability to work with children in ways that involve physical contact, particularly when needed for child safety.
• Must achieve certification in the crisis management system utilized by the program within the timeline established by the program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in education or special education.

Responsibilities

• Carry out behavior plans and teaching strategies created by the team.
• Collect and manage student data.
• Assist with daily routines, including self-care and classroom transitions.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and families to support student goals.
• Keep children safe, engaged, and supported.

Benefits

• Up to seven weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid training.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with match.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness perks and access to employee assistance program services.
• Career growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time