Top 25 Behavior assistant Jobs in New Bedford Ma

Behavioral Assistant
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Behavior Assistant with Team PBS in Massachusetts
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- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
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Behavioral Assistant- RISE Academy
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- BLS Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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6d
Mental Health Technician, part time - 24/hrs General Adult Unit
The McLean Hospital Corporation —Middleborough, MA
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- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
Mental Health Specialist - Adult Psychotic Disorders unit
The McLean Hospital Corporation —Middleborough, MA
- $20.84 - $29.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Opportunities for advancement
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6d
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Tiverton Public Schools —Tiverton, RI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer skills
Paraprofessional
Bristol County Agricultural High School —Dighton, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Teachers Assistant Tiverton High School (4)
Tiverton Public Schools —Tiverton, RI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Public school
Vocational Teacher Assistant
The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. —Plymouth, MA
- Classroom
- Math
- Education
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Middletown Public Schools —Middletown, RI
- Full-time
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Bristol Warren Regional School District —Bristol, RI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
Psychiatric Technician
Brown University Health —Newport, RI
- $18.00 - $27.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
Behavioral Health Specialist II 1
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $19.97 - $32.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Teacher Assistant - Special Education II
Barrington Public Schools —Barrington, RI
- Full-time
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
12d
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $19.97 - $32.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Mental Health Technician - Per Diem - Adolescent
The McLean Hospital Corporation —Middleborough, MA
- $20.84 - $29.79 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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Behavioral Assistant

New Bedford Public School District
New Bedford, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
15 hours ago

Qualifications

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
School experience
Statistics
Spanish
School-home collaboration in school social work
Student progress monitoring
Activities of daily living (ADL) training
Student emotional support
Monitoring compliance data
Multilingual
Mental health interventions
Student disability services management
Conflict de-escalation
Residential treatment center experience
De-escalation support in education
Physical assistance for special education students
3 years
Support services coordination in school social work
Data summary reports
School legal knowledge
Statistical analysis
Analysis skills
Classroom behavior modification
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Sensory integration
Working with students
Student treatment plans
Social-emotional learning (SEL) support in special education

Full Job Description

Behavioral Assistant

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

Behavioral Assistant

Summary:

To build capacity within the district to provide the best clinical support and behavioral services for students with disabilities, students in referral and/or at-risk students in New Bedford in grades pk-12.
The Behavioral Assistant functions as a professional in the Special Education substantially separate, behavioral-based and inclusion classroom settings within the New Bedford Public School District.
This person may provide individual, group, or classroom support and will work under the direction of teachers, consultants, related service providers, and in collaboration, other para educators, and school-based personnel to meet the goals and objectives of a student’s IEP.
Services may include addressing the safety needs related to behavior management and support the development of social and emotional needs, sensory support, and providing academic support to students.
The Behavior Assistant in this role will assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral improvement plans that may require the ability to de-escalate behavior, deliver reinforcement and consequences, collect data, and physical management. Such duties may require the physical ability to lift, escort, hold, and guide students.
The Behavior Assistant in this role is asked to review students IEPs with teachers on a regular basis and employ universal precautions related to health and hygiene. The Behavior assistant is expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by the New Bedford Public Schools to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate student care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of students if needed using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

Work thru various aspects of the Special Education/Student Services Department and work with staff (Admin, School Adjustment/Guidance Counselors, teachers, paras, etc.) to develop, implement, and monitor a behavioral improvement plan that meets the needs of the whole student (social, emotional, behavioral, sensory, and academic needs).
Provide frequent consultation with all staff at all Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention Programs (CBIP), Trinity Day Academy and Whaling City.
Assist in the development of a Response to Intervention (RTI) model for the district to include both in-school and community support and interventions, to address social, emotional and behavioral learning.
Assist in analyzing and collecting statistical and student data (including behavioral infractions, at-risk forms, discipline) and complete all necessary reports and submit them to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.
Support the team evaluation process and insurance of all state and federal compliance requirements regarding progress monitoring, data collection, and all relevant other data required by IEP.
Keep informed on all legal requirements governing special education.
Work collaboratively with all school staff: provide technical assistance and consultation to better support students exhibiting social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
Work with individual and groups of students in crisis situations, individual, family and group interventions as needed to reinforce learning and behavioral interventions.
Support and plan coordination of Extended Year Services (EYS) services for all students who receive programmatic or related services during the summer.
Support Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students, and support and consult with staff regarding students placed in a 45-day interim educational placement (CBIP, TDA, Whaling City).
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law, district, policy and administrative regulation.
Attend specific meetings (in and out of district) as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & Student Services.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Clinical/Behavioral Services or the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & Student Services.

Qualifications:

Enjoys working with students with challenging behaviors.
Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Evidence of specific professional study in the field of special education, psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis, or social work.
Preferred bilingual in Spanish and Portuguese.
Trained or be willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Preventing and Managing Aggressive Behavior (PMAB). Past experience with physical intervention preferred.
Willingness to assist in all areas of developmentally appropriate milestones including daily living skills, wash-up, toilet routines, as necessary.
Two-three years’ experience in the area of Special Education/ Student Services.
Two-three years’ experience in the area of residential treatment services. Understanding behavioral intervention techniques including ignoring, limit setting, delivery of reinforcement and consequence, proximity control, timeout, level systems, and physical management.
Experience in assisting to design, implement, and monitor special education programs, positive behavioral intervention strategies, social/emotional interventions, sensory input diets, behavior improvement programs and clinical intervention support to students and families.
Experience working collaboratively with community based mental health agencies, Department of Child & Family Services, Department of Youth Services, Department of Mental Health, and other community programs to integrate services for students in the New Bedford Public Schools.
Understanding of requirements for DESE mandated restraint training and experience working with schools to complete the training process.
Excellent communication skills- written, verbal and non-verbal.
Excellent interpersonal and social skills with colleagues, district staff, families and community.
Excellent Work Attendance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time management skills.
Has a positive outlook.

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: Head of the Special Education Department or Designee
Rate: In accordance with the NBSSU union contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

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