Classroom Behavior Specialist PD

Summary In collaboration with the classroom team, the assistant is responsible for helping the Special Education Teacher implement effective academic and social‑emotional programming for assigned students. The role models Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and supports the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborative work. Responsibilities Consistently apply the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and pursue excellence in improving the health status of the region’s people within a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Assist in the formulation and implementation of social‑emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. Assist students with activities of daily life such as toileting and other forms of self‑care. Collect and manage data on social‑emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. Prepare and present verbal and/or written reports on social‑emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. Assist in implementing the 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, supervisory sessions, staff meetings, and other student‑related meetings as assigned. Observe all Bradley Schools policies, rules and regulations. Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed. Utilize de‑escalation techniques taught by LSS to minimize the need for physical intervention and remain calm during crisis situations by making quick, rational decisions that prioritize immediate student care needs. Participate in the physical management of students, including safe body positioning, blocking or deflecting potential aggression, and physically holding struggling students using approved methods for extended periods of time. Lift up to fifty pounds, reach, grasp, hold, bend/squat/kneel, and escort students who may become combative for short distances. Run occasionally for short distances and stand, walk, and sit frequently. Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate degree preferred with a major in education or a related human‑service field. Basic knowledge of data entry/management programs such as Microsoft Excel. Excel training will be provided to those who do not possess this background. Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification. Prior experience working with children is helpful. Ability to work independently within department policies and practices. Capability to refer specific complex problems to a supervisor for clarification of departmental policies and procedures. Supervisory Responsibility None. Pay Range $19.03 – $31.39 per hour. EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location LSS‑Wakefield‑31 Fairfield Way – 31 Fairfield Way, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879 Work Type Per diem school days Work Shift Day Daily Hours Per Diem – As required Driving Required No #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University Health