Behavior and Academic Support Aide

Behavior and Academic Support Aide - IMMEDIATE OPENING

Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2 – Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Job : 5704478

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is a tuition‑free public charter school network that serves the communities of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. BVP’s mission is to prepare each scholar for college and for a life beyond the classroom by fostering academic excellence, equity, and a commitment to community.

We are seeking a dedicated team member for the School 2 – Cumberland, Rhode Island, who will work with scholars that need academic and behavioral support. The role requires a strong understanding of equity and a willingness to do what is necessary to place scholars on a path to college.

• Work one‑on‑one with a specific scholar needing academic and/or behavioral support.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport for and with the scholar.
• Manage scholar behavior to enable high engagement with the content.
• Model precise and expressive language in communicating expectations, directions, and explanations of content.
• Intellectually engage scholars in well‑designed tasks and activities that promote complex thinking while providing appropriate scaffolding.
• Assist with toileting needs when necessary.

• Knowledge of special education preferred.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
• Bilingual candidates preferred; not required.
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required.
• CPI certification required.
• At least two years of experience as an aide/paraprofessional in a diverse educational setting.
• Be of good character.
• Meet one of the following:
  Successfully passed the Para Pro Assessment; completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; hold an associate’s degree or higher.
• Completion of a Teacher Assistant Pre‑Employment Training Program approved by the RI Department of Education.
• Three exceptions to this qualification exist:
  Hired before January 1, 1999; certification as a TA in another state; hold an associate’s degree (or higher) and completed coursework or training consistent with the teacher assistant program standards.

Range: $36,419 – $40,253

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
• Internal hiring opportunities to capitalize on individual strengths.
• Referral and return bonuses.
• Ongoing professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine personal days per year.
• Curriculum development opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% vesting immediately and a 5% employer match.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Longevity bonuses.
• School‑aged children of BVP employees receive enrollment preference (restrictions apply).

• Believe that all scholars can succeed in college and beyond.
• Embrace diversity by fostering an environment of respect, inclusion, and equity.
• Cultivate scholars’ social and personal skills for a complex world.
• Be results‑driven with strong planning, organization, and a progressive work ethic.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities and collaborate with team members.
• Act ethically and with integrity, following all policies.
• Engage families as partners in scholar success, respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Attend mandatory professional development sessions and family events.

Please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter online, highlighting your alignment with our mission. Cover letters and resumes should be saved with your first and last name.

• Recruitment – 291 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
• Phone: 401‑335‑3133
• Email: recruitment

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.