Position: Teacher/Behavioral Specialist (11 month)

Office of Student Services

 

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub of the nation’s innovative economy. Educating approximately 7,000 students PreK–12+, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of diverse and dedicated faculty, cutting-edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of the CPS school communities is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and more than 70 languages are represented across the district. Our schools proudly embrace this linguistic and cultural diversity while striving to establish high expectations for all students

 

The Office of Student Services:

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access  and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. 

 

The Opportunity:

The Office of Student Services is seeking a Teacher/Behavioral Specialist to support student growth and behavioral development. This role involves designing and implementing IEPs and 504 Plans, and behavior reduction programs, providing staff and parent training, and monitoring student progress. The specialist will collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and outside organizations, participate in IEP and progress meetings, and facilitate inclusion in general education and community settings. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide training to staff regarding proper implementation of behavioral programming, teaching strategies, and data collection


• Determine appropriate goals/objectives for students and design effective skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs to make progress towards these goals


• Monitor and support the implementation and effectiveness of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, and make changes/recommendations to enhance progress


• Provide regular consultation services to teachers and support staff


• Facilitate inclusion opportunities in the general education setting and community settings


• Participate in team meetings, including but not limited to IEP meetings, re-evaluations, progress meetings, and school-home carryover meetings


• Collaborate with all team members, including teaching and support staff, Office of Special Education staff, specialists, parents, and outside organizations


• Collaborate with specialists to implement procedures within the classroom setting to assist with carryover of skills targeted in therapy sessions


• Conduct functional behavior assessments, prepare and analyze results


• Write and monitor behavior support plans


• Provide training to parents regarding the proper implementation of behavior management strategies


• Consult with families/guardians and coordinate care/home services.


• Carry out other related duties as may be designated

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Behavioral Specialist, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• MA DESE License: Severe Special Needs or Moderate Special Needs preferred 


• BCBA Board Licensure


• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university 


• Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits 


• Strong working knowledge of behavioral principles 


• Experience with adaptive technology 


• Experience working in a public school setting preferred

How to Join Our Team: 

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

 

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.