Behavior Support Assistant Pre-K; SY

Providence School District Anthony Carnevale Elem. School
- Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Providence School District Anthony Carnevale Elem. School
- Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5821505

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional PRE‑K
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT ASSISTANT who is excited to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teacher assistants who seek a challenging yet rewarding experience.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and teacher assistants set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.

PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher and/or teacher assistant.

REPORTS TO:
Principal

The Behavior Support Assistant (BSA) supports students with significant and complex special education needs, including cognitive, behavioral, communication, and/or medical challenges. BSAs work in structured settings such as Behavior Intervention Programs or self‑contained alternate classrooms, assisting with the implementation of individualized support plans, reinforcing positive behavior strategies, and supporting students’ social, emotional, and functional development.

This role requires participation in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and the use of de‑escalation and intervention strategies to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

This role requires the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Foundation training certificate and/or willingness to work towards the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) based curriculum.

NOTE:

The safety of school children is an important responsibility of the teacher assistant program. As such, please note that all teacher assistants MUST be available for bus monitoring assignments and will be paid in accordance with the additional hours worked.

Contingent upon funding

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree

OR

• 48 college credits

OR

• Passing score of 461 on the Para Pro Test

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Teacher Assistant Training Program Certificate

• Assist with data collection as related to individual student programs.
• Implement classroom and individual level/point systems and individualized programs.
• Intervene, monitor, and document behavior of students during crisis situations including time‑out and physical interventions/restraint.
• De‑escalate problem behavior within the school setting.
• Accompany students and implement behavior systems during specials, lunch, recess, and other times during the school day when the students are not in the special needs classroom.
• Function as part of a team in creative problem solving related to individual students.
• Assist with training other paraprofessionals in behavior management, crisis intervention, data collection.
• Work as part of a team with service providers and outside service agencies to meet the students’ needs.
• Take part in advanced training related to job specifications.
• Actively participate in classroom activity as directed by the teacher.
• Develop and train Providence staff in behavior plans and implementation.
• Effect a positive learning environment.
• Actively participate in teacher directed activities with the students.
• Maintain positive student‑staff relationships.
• Plan and coordinate incentives for behavior classrooms.
• Covers lunch in cafeterias at all sites.
• Tech will be…