What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Specialist position at North Providence Public Schools?
North Providence Public Schools is seeking to hire Behavioral Specialists for the 2026/2027 school year.
Schedule:
- 7.5 hours per day, including a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch break
- All days when school is in session | Please refer to the School Calendar linked here.
Hourly Rate: $28.09 - $30.69 [based on experience]
Position Summary:
Support the implementation of a comprehensive school-wide approach to social emotional learning and health by: collaborating with teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel to address student behavior; collecting and using behavioral data effectively; developing effective behavior support plans for students; supporting case management, behavior strategies, and interventions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for identified students.
- Provide constructive feedback regarding student behavior with teachers, clinical and other support staff.
- Track student progress; develop a data system to collect and summarize behavioral data.
- Maintain records of students’ reports, services provided and behavioral data.
- Measure goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met.
- Continually improve positive, non-threatening approaches to behavior management and discipline.
- Support the implementation of research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies.
- Serve as a resource/consultant to classroom teachers and other school personnel.
- Collaborate with therapists, classroom teachers and special subject teachers to implement an integrated educational model.
- Complete all reporting requirements as mandated by the school, state, federal, and educational agencies.
- Attend classroom, team, and IEP meetings, to coordinate and implement behavioral interventions.
- Continue to strengthen practice through participation in ongoing workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
- Coordinate between teachers and parents to implement behavioral interventions.
- Communicate with parents and case managers in regards to students’ progress.
- Analyze behavioral interventions to determine success.
- Assist students in identifying inappropriate behaviors and develop better behavior alternatives.
- Monitor and adjust programs designed for each student.
- Demonstrate professionalism in/outside agency
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary : $28 - $31