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Looking Upwards

School Behavior Specialist

Pay: $22/hr
Posted: 5 days ago
Location: Middletown, RI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$45,840 / year median in Rhode Island

+8% projected growth

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School Behavior Specialist
  • STARTING RATE
    - $22.00 per hour
  • Current positions are located in Middletown, Barrington or Tiverton
  • School Behavior Specialists are responsible for providing therapeutic support and behavior modification to children in their school setting.
Employees help develop a child's classroom support plan to address the development of behavioral, communication, social, and functional adaptive skills to assist the child's ability to be successful at school. As a School Behavior Specialist, you will help a child learn: Daily life skills for their everyday routines Positive behaviors and coping skills Social awareness and social skills At Looking Upwards, Inc, our Children Services aim t o enhance the life experiences of children with diverse needs by helping develop their skilled and independent exploration of the world around them, and to empower families to foster their children's abilities through education and direct support.
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:
At least 3 years experience working with children Minimum Associates Degree; Bachelor's preferred Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Access to and provision of an insured and inspected automobile on an ongoing basis. Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, CPI and other required trainings as necessary. About Looking Upwards Looking Upwards offers resources and support so people of all ages can reach for the best and brightest of what they want in their lives. With every person, we start with listening and respectfully build partnerships to foster each person's goals. We support children, youth and families to thrive, and adults with disabilities to live the life they choose. Since 1978, Looking Upwards has been a valued resource for individuals and families throughout Rhode Island.