Brown Medicine·Providence, Rhode Island
The specialist assists the classroom team in implementing academic and social-emotional programming consistent with student IEPs. They are also responsible for collecting behavioral data, providing academic support, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment through de-escalation and physical management.
In collaboration with the classroom team, is responsible for assisting the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of effective academic and social-emotional programming for assigned students.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically-accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. In collaboration with the classroom team, assists in the formulation of social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. In collaboration with the classroom team, implements social-emotional and behavioral programming consistent with students’ IEPs. This may include assisting students with activities of daily life such as toileting and other forms of self-care. In collaboration with the classroom team, collects and manages data on social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. In collaboration with the classroom team, prepares and presents verbal and/or written reports concerning social-emotional and behavioral functioning for assigned students. Assists in implementation of the academic and social-emotional curricula as directed by the classroom teacher and team leader. Provides academic support to students as directed by the classroom teacher. Prepares and submits required paperwork for the student record. Attends and participates in classroom team meetings and other student-related meetings as assigned. Attends and participates in supervisory sessions, staff meetings or other meetings as assigned. Observes all Bradley Schools policies, rules and regulations. Performs other duties as required, assigned, or directed.
A baccalaureate degree in education or a related human service field is preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to fifty pounds and participating in the physical management of students.
Market context
In Rhode Island, classroom behavior specialist positions are often tied to schools and programs that need steady support for students with behavioral and psychiatric needs. This role can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can stay calm in stressful settings, meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds, and bring a background in education or human services plus basic Excel skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the setting and physical expectations before applying.