The City of Providence·South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Assist special education teachers in implementing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students. Work 1:1 or in small groups to assess needs and help students reach their IEP goals.
Under the general supervision of the behavioral coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom team, classroom behavior specialists are responsible for assisting the special education teacher in implementing effective academic, behavioral, and social-emotional programming for assigned students.
1 with students or in small groups in a classroom setting to assess the behavioral and social emotional needs of students, using formal and informal measures.
Identify behavioral and social-emotional factors that impede academic progress to help students be successful.
Stay current on behavior plans for each student.
Work collaboratively with a classroom team
Implement social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs, in collaboration with the classroom team. This may include assisting students with functional skills and activities of daily living (e.g., vocational tasks, social skills, toileting, and other forms of self-care).
Assist the Special Education Teacher in completing progress reports and report cards for behavioral and social-emotional IEP goals
Attend and participate in meetings or conferences including supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, combined with successful completion of the Parapro Assessment; Or High School Diploma or equivalent combined with 60 hours or more of higher education coursework;Or Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred majors include Special Education, Psychology, or related human services fields).
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Market context
In Rhode Island, classroom behavior specialist roles are often tied to schools serving students with disabilities, so demand tends to follow district and program staffing needs. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a mix of education credentials and experience supporting behavior or disability-related needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm whether your diploma, Parapro Assessment, college credits, or associate degree aligns before applying.