Classroom Behavior Specialist Per Diem
About The Position
In collaboration with the classroom team, the Classroom Behavior Specialist assists the Special Education Teacher with effective academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students. The role includes supporting students’ IEP-based programming, gathering and reporting behavioral and social-emotional information, and providing academic support as directed by the classroom teacher. The position is performed in a psychiatric setting and may involve stressful situations with students who are aggressive or self-injurious. Employees are expected to use taught de-escalation techniques, remain calm during crises, make quick and rational decisions, and help maintain a therapeutic environment and student safety. The role also requires participation in approved physical management of students when needed. This is a per-diem position on school days, with hours as required, on the day shift. The position is located at LSS, 130 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island. Driving is not required. The pay range is $19.03–$31.39.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of data entry and management programs such as Excel; Excel training will be provided to employees without this background upon hire.
- Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification.
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations, make quick rational decisions, and prioritize immediate student care needs.
- Ability to participate in physical management of students using approved methods, including safe body positioning, blocking and deflecting possible aggression, and physically holding struggling students for extended periods when needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; reach with hands and arms; grasp and hold with hands; bend, squat, and kneel without limitation; and physically escort combative students short distances.
- Ability to occasionally run short distances and frequently stand, walk, and sit.
- Ability to work independently within department policies and practices and refer complex problems to a supervisor for clarification.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in education or a related human services field.
- Prior experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the classroom team to assist in formulating social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs.
- Implement social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs, including assisting with activities of daily life such as toileting and self-care.
- Collect and manage data on assigned students’ social-emotional and behavioral functioning.
- Prepare and present verbal and/or written reports concerning assigned students’ social-emotional and behavioral functioning.
- Assist with academic and social-emotional curricula as directed by the classroom teacher and team leader.
- Provide academic support to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Prepare and submit required paperwork for student records.
- Attend and participate in classroom team meetings and other assigned student-related meetings.
- Attend and participate in supervisory sessions, staff meetings, and other assigned meetings.
- Observe Bradley Schools policies, rules, and regulations.
- Apply the organization’s values of respect, honesty, fairness, and pursuit of excellence.
- Use de-escalation techniques and participate in approved physical management of students as needed to maintain safety.
- Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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