Behavior Support Specialist, Upper Academy (9-12)

Be a Behavior Support Specialist at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and colleagues. We hire smart, driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators.?

About RISE Prep Academies

RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014, we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum, highly structured learning environment, and character education, RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade students achieve the academic skills, content knowledge, and character required for the path to college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service, helping, and kindness are fostered within our students to shape engaged and caring members of their communities.

RISE Prep Academies is built upon six critical elements:

• A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math
• A joyful culture with structure and discipline
• Recruiting and developing excellent teachers
• An extended school day for scholars
• Partnerships with families and communities
• Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement

All educators at RISE Prep Academies will:

• Embody RISE Prep’s mission, vision, and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Self-Determination, Excellence)
• Believe in the urgency and importance of providing an outstanding college preparatory academic and character education to all students
• Take ownership for the achievement results of their students
• Have a track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains or comparable results in their current field
• Work well within a team and approach all work with positivity and determination
• Be goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being, self-reflective and open to feedback
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities: The Behavior Support Specialist will work closely with the leadership team to proactively maintain a positive school culture, by upholding expectations for scholar behavior and responding to scholar behavioral needs

Specific roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following,

• Implement RISE Prep Academies Academic Culture Vision and Program to Ensure Strong Proficiency in Grade-Level Literacy and Math
• • Uphold the belief that the college preparatory classroom and academic culture is focused and revered and that any violations should be responded to appropriately, consistently, and in a timely manner
  • Collaborates with RISE Prep Academies leaders and supports Upper Academy teachers and scholars to manage behavior incidents or referrals in alignment to the RISE Prep Academies Academic Culture Vision
  • Support the implementation of scholar behavior plans, including managing scheduled breaks or individualized accommodations to include supporting scholars with Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans, as needed and directed by the RISE Prep leaders and Upper Academy team
• Foster a Joyful School Community and Structured Learning Environment
• • Reinforce a positive and supportive culture of learning and achievement, that cultivates scholar interest learning, and reinforces the value and relevance of the learning done in class by connecting content to real-world applications and careers in the field wherever possible
  • Create and maintain clear expectations, routines, and procedures to effectively and quickly address scholar behavior and violations to the school community
  • Consistently implement school-wide systems and employ systems aligned to RISE Academies’ vision, including support an advisory program that provides individualized mentorship, guidance, advocacy, and support related to their experience in school, individual learning plan (ILP), and their pathway to graduation across 9-12
• Use Data to Inform Instruction, Support the Range of Learner Needs, and Achieve High Levels of Success in the RISE Prep Academies Classroom:
• • Engage in cycles of data collection, review, action planning, and progress monitoring with coach, members of content/grade-level teams, and/or members of the school/RISE Prep Academies leadership team to improve the culture and climate at RISE Prep Upper Academy
  • Utilize data to inform behavior plans and provide feedback to scholars on progress on goals
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Development as a Professional
• • Use feedback to make productive changes in performance and continuously improve effectiveness as an educator and job-related administrative tasks
  • Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development and learning activities to increase impact as an educator
• Communicate and Collaborate with Critical Stakeholders and Colleagues to Ensure a Well-Rounded Scholar Experience
• • Communicate with families, teachers, and scholars on a regular basis and maintain confidentiality of information
  • Work collaboratively with school/grade team to align supports and ensure a positive scholar experience
  • Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs and events as needed throughout year outside of the established school day

Qualifications:

• Required:
• • Hold high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication in English
  • Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms
  • Hold or be able to attain Safety Care Certification within 1 year of employment
• Preferred:
• • Current enrollment in college coursework and/or has Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in education or related field
• Current educator certification or enrollment coursework leading to educator certification, see https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification/how-get-certified for more information

• Prior relevant experience, including crisis management and prevention (e.g. Safety-Care certification)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and personal organizational systems, particularly pertaining to time and task management
• Certification or Endorsement in Special Education, Multilingual Learner, Literacy/Dyslexia, etc.
• Fluency in a language other than English, particularly languages spoken by RISE Prep families (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, French, Wolof, etc.)

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive health benefits. Additionally, RISE Prep offers childcare reimbursement, MLL certification fellowship pathways, tuition reimbursement, investments in Special Education certification, in addition to a vacation package. Final salary will be determined by years of experience, education, and current certification.

Be Part of the RISE Prep Team – Apply Today!

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• For more information about our school or career opportunities at RISE Prep, visit our website: www.riseprepri.org