Behavior Intervention Coach & PBIS 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

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.