Behavior Specialist: Systemwide 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist to provide system-wide behavioral consultation and support for Tier I-III interventions. The role works with school teams to implement and monitor plans, deliver PD on adaptive behaviors, FBAs, and SEL, and promote inclusive practices district-wide.

The position requires DESE certification, a counseling master's, LMHC or LCSW license, CPI certification, and 5–7 years of relevant experience in public schools. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification is required.
• Master's Degree in Counseling is required.
• Licensed LMHC or LCSW is required.
• 5-7 years of therapeutic experience in a public school setting.
• CPI Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• System-wide behavioral consultation to promote student success.
• Meet with school teams to monitor and implement behavioral intervention plans.
• Provide ongoing training in adaptive behaviors, FBAs, BIPs and SEL.
• Collaborate with Child Study and other specialists to promote SEL district-wide.
• Attend IEP/TEAM meetings to review data and support transitions.
• Support transitions to Central Mass Collaborative and district programs.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity for all students.

Skills

5-7 years of therapeutic experience

Education

DESE School Adjustment Counselor certification

Master's Degree in Counseling

LMHC or LCSW licensed

CPI Certification

Job description

Behavior Specialist: Systemwide 2026-2027

Worcester Public Schools WPS District - Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5904425
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $61,410 to $91,240 Per Year

Work Year: 185 days

Job Description

SUBJECT: Behavior Specialist

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or District-Wide Special Education Department Head

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The Behavior Specialist provides consultation services in the areas of targeted tiered interventions system-wide to promote the fidelity of behavioral interventions and progress monitoring for students in need of Tier I, II, and III interventions. On-going meetings with school-based teams to address tiered interventions for general education students and/or students with disabilities that supports inclusion practices within the district. Additionally, fosters collaboration with Child Study and other specialist within the district to align principles of social emotional learning across all settings. Professional development modeling and coaching to school-based staff is a critical component of this position to ensure that students are provided with the necessary behavioral social/emotional supports necessary to access their learning to meet with academic success.

Principal Responsibilities

1. System-wide behavioral consultation to promote students’ success through specialized targeted interventions.
2. Meet with school-based teams as needed to support the monitoring and implementation of behavioral intervention plans and progress monitoring data collection.
3. Provide ongoing training and professional development in the areas of adaptive behaviors, functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans, social skills, social emotional learning, executive functioning, anger management, and trauma
4. Collaborate with Child Study staff and school-based teams to promote a school culture based on the social emotional learning framework.
5. Consult with and/or provide support to Special Needs Teachers and Clinicians in STEP classrooms to facilitate communication and the coordination of supports given a multidisciplinary approach to ensure best practices of tiered behavioral interventions.
6. Attend school based and/or IEP TEAM meetings as needed to review data and/or behavioral observations as well as to assist students with their transition plans to a new placement.
7. Support the transition of students to Central Mass Collaborative and district alternative programs.
8. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or disability.
9. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1. DESE certification as a School Adjustment Counselor
• 2. Master’s Degree in Counseling
• 3. Licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) or (LCSW)
• 4. Five to seven years of successful therapeutic experience working with students with social emotional needs in a public school setting
• 5. CPI Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Clinical and supervisory experience
• 2. Working knowledge of special education regulations and process
• 3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
• 4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.

SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree with the potential to increase dependent on the highest level of education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tammy Murray , Director of Special Education
• 20 Irving Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]