Board Administrator jobs in Rhode Island

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional Board Certified Behavior Analyst who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.  

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related human services field; 

• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with client

• Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years

• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of direct support professionals and Registered Behavior Technicians.  

• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching. 

• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for students and their families 

• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional support including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction and in-service instruction to other support professionals. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors. 

• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for students and families.

• Training and of paraprofessional staff in implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies. 

• Create an ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming. 

• Develop behavior plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s). 

• Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.  

• Review and sign off on behavior plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary. 

• Provide consultation services and to maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies). 

• Keep current with the literature, new research findings and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary (32 credits every 2 years). 

• Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and to provide ongoing feedback to government related agencies that contract with such families. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related human services field; 

• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with client

• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skill, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal relations 

• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction 

• Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years, unless approval is granted by Executive Director.

• Knowledge of DTT programming and implementation 

• Knowledge of Google, Word, Excel and Outlook systems 

• Ability to utilize a fax machine, phone system, and other office materials as necessary for the position 

• Ability to respond quickly to phone calls, text messages, and emails