Behavior Support Specialist, Lower Academy; Middle Grades

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy (RI) RISE Prep Lower Academy - Woonsocket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5719797

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Be a Behavior Support Specialist at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and colleagues. We hire smart, driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars.

RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators.

About RISE Prep Academies

RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014, we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum, highly structured learning environment, and character education, RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade scholars achieve the academic skills, content knowledge, and character required for the path to college or career.

RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service, helping, and kindness are fostered within our scholars to shape engaged and caring members of their communities.

• A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math
• A joyful culture with structure and discipline
• Recruiting and developing excellent teachers
• An extended school day for scholars
• Partnerships with families and communities
• Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement

All educators at RISE Prep Academies will:

• Embody RISE Prep’s mission, vision, and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Self-Determination, Excellence)
• Believe in the urgency and importance of providing an outstanding college preparatory academic and character education to all scholars
• Take ownership for the achievement results of their scholars
• Have a track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable scholar achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
• Work well within a team and approach all work with positivity and determination
• Be goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being self-reflective and open to feedback
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues

The Behavior Support Specialist, Middle Grades (4-8) will work closely with the school leadership team to proactively maintain a positive school culture, by upholding expectations for scholar behavior and effectively responding to scholar behavioral needs.

• Implement RISE Prep Academies Academic Culture Vision and Program to Ensure Strong Proficiency in Grade-Level Literacy and Math
  • Uphold the belief that the college preparatory classroom and academic culture is focused and revered and that any violations should be responded to appropriately, consistently, and in a timely manner
  • Collaborates with RISE Prep Academies leaders and supports Lower Academy teachers and scholars to manage behavior incidents or referrals in alignment to the RISE Prep Academies Academic Culture Vision
  • Develop scholar behavior plans in alignment to the RISE Prep vision, in consultation with Principal/Director, and in coordination with the Special Educators; support the implementation of scholar behavior plans,…