Anticipated Openings 25-26 Behavior Specialist

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks a qualified behavioral specialist/coach to support Pupil Services in shaping effective behavior management and PBIS district-wide. The role involves coaching teachers, analyzing data, and developing pro-social curricula for students in special education, with a strong emphasis on urban settings.

Applicants should hold a relevant Master's and licensure, with BCBA a strong plus, and have at least five years in a K–12 environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Appropriate educator license (e.g., Teacher of Students with M/SE Disabilities, Guidance and School Adjustment, or BCBA).
• Knowledge of PBIS preferred and applicable to district implementation.
• Experience providing social-emotional-behavioral support for students with challenges.
• Minimum 5 years in a pre-K–12 setting; 3+ years in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Works under the directions of the Bureau of Pupil Services in collaboration with special education supervisors.
• Provides technical assistance and coaching in effective behavior management and PBIS implementation.
• Designs and helps to implement programs to promote pro-social behavior based on analysis of behavior variables.
• Consults with staff to modify instructional programs based on systematic observation data.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies to support teachers in behavioral plans.
• Assists in developing social/emotional/behavioral curriculum for special education students in compliance with MA standards.

Skills

PBIS familiarity

Social-emotional-behavioral support

Urban setting experience

Data-driven/problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

License: M/SE Disabilities or Guidance & School Adjustment or BCBA

603 CMR knowledge

5+ years in pre-K–12 urban setting

Job description

Duties

• Works under the directions of the Bureau of Pupil Services in collaboration with the special education supervisors.
• Provides technical assistance and coaching in the area of effective behavior management techniques including school and district implementation of PBIS.
• Designs and helps to implement programs to promote pro-social behavior based on systematic analysis of the variables that cause and maintain behavior.
• Consults with staff to modify instructional programs based on frequent systematic evaluation of direct observational data.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies and activities to assist teachers in implementing behavioral plans.
• Assists in the development of social/emotional/behavioral curriculum to be used with students in special education classes in compliance with the requirements of Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum.
• Works as an internal coach providing supports and consultation to students with challenging behaviors in the general and Special Education classrooms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Appropriate content/ program area educator license (Teacher of Students with Moderate/ Severe Disabilities, Guidance and School Adjustment counselor, in accordance to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst {BCBA}.
• Familiarization with PBIS preferred.
• Experience and/or training in providing social-emotional-behavioral support for students with social-emotional challenges and mental health issues.
• Successful teaching experience in special education and/or early childhood preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in pre-K to 12 school setting, at least 3 years of which should be in an urban setting.
• Familiar with 603 CMR regulations and policies.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Goal oriented and data driven with a focus on problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]