Application ProcedureThe Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. To be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1.
W-4 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents.
It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections.
We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.Position SummaryJob Summary: The Paraprofessional Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct behavioral and instructional support to students under the supervision of a certified special educator, behavior specialist, and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The RBT implements behavior intervention plans, supports students with social-emotional and academic needs, collects behavioral data, and assists in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
This role requires collaboration with school staff and families to support student growth and success across educational settings.Responsibilities: Perform under the Special Education teacher's supervision and direction in all areas of school activities and instruction.He/she shall be expected to: Follow the Special Education teacher's direction in maintaining classroom structure and behavioral control.Assist the teacher in academic instruction as identified in and prescribed by the student's IEP.Assist in inclusion activities supporting students in the general education setting.Assist in non-academic instruction carried out by itinerant teachers.Assist in correcting students' assignments, editing or clarifying (simplifying), enlarging general education worksheets as modified by the Special Education teacher.Assist in carrying out programs designed by the physical and/or occupational and/or speech therapists. Assistants shall not be required to perform therapy without prior training from the therapist, and they shall not perform any therapy without a signed written directive from the Office of the Director of Special Education.Assist physically challenged children in the use of wheelchairs and/or other adaptive equipment, if appropriately trained.Supervise students before school, during recess and lunch periods, leaving and entering transportation vehicles, classrooms and buildings, and at dismissal.Supervise students during field trips.Administer the school rules and regulations governing student behavior.Perform any and all/other related duties assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Education.** Special Education Paraprofessional - Hygiene - Assist in toileting activities and other areas of self-care and independent living skills.In addition: Student Support and Behavior InterventionImplement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and support strategies developed by the educational team and BCBA.Provide one-to-one and small-group behavioral and instructional support to students.Utilize evidence-based behavior management strategies grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).Reinforce positive behaviors and support students in developing social, emotional, communication, and self-regulation skills.Assist students during transitions and throughout classroom routines and activities.Support student engagement in academic, social, and community-based activities.Data Collection and DocumentationCollect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral and instructional data.Monitor student progress and communicate observations to supervising staff.Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.Assist in documenting student progress and behavioral trends.Collaboration and CommunicationWork collaboratively with teachers, BCBAs, related service providers, and administrators.Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.Communicate effectively with staff regarding student needs and progress.Assist with implementing consistent behavioral supports across environments.Classroom and Safety ResponsibilitiesSupport the implementation of classroom routines and structures.Assist with supervision during instructional and non-instructional periods, including lunch, recess, field trips, and transitions.Follow district policies and procedures related to student safety and crisis response.Implement de-escalation and crisis prevention strategies as trained.Assist students with personal care needs when required.Other ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned by the administration consistent with the scope of the position.Equal Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 647-4100 Email:
[email protected] may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Boston Office) 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 Phone: (617) 289-0111 Fax: (617) 289-0150 Email:
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