Behavioral Specialist

Behavioral Specialist

North Providence Public Schools is seeking to hire a Behavioral Specialist to join our team at Whelan Elementary School.

Schedule:

7.5 hours per day, including a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch break. All days when school is in session. Hourly Rate: $28.09 - $30.69 [based on experience]

Position Summary:

Support the implementation of a comprehensive school-wide approach to social emotional learning and health by collaborating with teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel to address student behavior; collecting and using behavioral data effectively; developing effective behavior support plans for students; supporting case management, behavior strategies, and interventions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for identified students.
• Provide constructive feedback regarding student behavior with teachers, clinical and other support staff.
• Track student progress; develop a data system to collect and summarize behavioral data.
• Maintain records of students' reports, services provided and behavioral data.
• Measure goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met.
• Continually improve positive, non-threatening approaches to behavior management and discipline.
• Support the implementation of research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies.
• Serve as a resource/consultant to classroom teachers and other school personnel.
• Collaborate with therapists, classroom teachers and special subject teachers to implement an integrated educational model.
• Complete all reporting requirements as mandated by the school, state, federal, and educational agencies.
• Attend classroom, team, and IEP meetings, to coordinate and implement behavioral interventions.
• Continue to strengthen practice through participation in ongoing workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Coordinate between teachers and parents to implement behavioral interventions.
• Communicate with parents and case managers in regards to students' progress.
• Analyze behavioral interventions to determine success.
• Assist students in identifying inappropriate behaviors and develop better behavior alternatives.
• Monitor and adjust programs designed for each student.
• Demonstrate professionalism in/outside agency
• Perform other duties as assigned.