Behavior Intervention Specialist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.
This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.
We will consider part time availability for the right person.
A typical day for a Behavior Intervention Specialist will include:
• Oversee the Implementation of site progress of the TCCS program and TIS specialist.
• Meet with Clinician, Behavioral Specialist weekly.
• Assist in the creation of a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Help plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Help to supervise and interact with children to facilitate their play and learning.
• Communicate feedback, concerns and questions to the Lead Teacher or Administrator for parent feedback
• Support the implementation of the Therapeutic Child Care Services (TCCS) program.
• Help prepare activities
• Serve meals to the children
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
• Attend child specific orientation meetings and monthly TIS trainings
• Assist with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives
• Promote interactions between typically developing children and TCCS children and support the children in participating successfully in activities
• Document children's progress, behaviors and medical status related to the children's Therapeutic Integration Plans (TIPs) in partnership with the classroom teacher/Administrator and Clinician
• Assist in the development and implementation of the TIPs
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Learn more about
Why you'll love us:
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
We offer the following perks and benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday . We have locations across Rhode Island. We have full time positions or part time positions (with flexible schedules available). Benefits vary for full time / part time positions.
Requirements
We are willing to train the right person!
Our ideal candidate will have experience working with special needs children or children with challenging behaviors.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• Use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of child's progress.
• Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students.
• Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist will be asked to attend occasional trainings after hours (typically at 6:30pm) and will also have meetings with the TCCS Clinician to give all children the opportunity to succeed.
Education Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college experience required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Nursing or related field preferred
• Must participate in early childhood staff development program
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Certifications/Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience (with high school diploma or equivalent) working with special needs children in a child care/early learning center
• Must have experience with special needs students, particularly with de-escalating behavior challenges
• Strong communication skills
• Positive team player
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to attend TIS meetings/trainings after normal business hours

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

• 19 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!
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Salary Description
$18-$20 an hour