Behavioral Specialist (2026 - 2027 School Year)

The-Baker-Center-For-Children-and-Familie; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

MBTA 50% discount

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The Baker Center for Children and Families in Boston seeks a Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor to support students with behavioral needs through positive interventions and data-driven planning.

You will supervise students, document daily behavior, and assist in implementing behavior support plans, collaborating with a small multidisciplinary team.

This full-time, 10-month role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of related experience working with children/adolescents.
• Ability to lead and manage in crisis situations.
• Flexible and able to respond to behavioral challenges quickly and safely.
• Strong communication, behavioral support skills, empathy, and curiosity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision inside and outside the classroom.
• Use positive behavior interventions and build relationships to support students.
• Collect and analyze daily behavioral data and complete necessary reports.
• Support in the implementation of behavior support plans and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Child experience

Crisis management

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Location 53 Parker Hill Avenue,Boston, MA, 02120,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT NonExempt 35+
• Required Degree NONE

Description

Position Type:

Full-Time, 10-month position

Summary of position:

The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.

As a member of a three-person, multidisciplinary classroom team, the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor ensures that students are assisted using effective behavioral support strategies. The Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor utilizes positive behavior interventions and strong relationships to support students in all daily activities. This individual provides active supervision both within and outside of the classroom, models social interactions between students, and intervenes effectively in periods of behavioral dysregulation. Additionally, the Classroom Behavior Specialist/Milieu Counselor collects and analyzes daily behavioral data, completes necessary reports, and supports in the implementation of behavior support plans.

What’s in it for me?

• The opportunity to work with children, in a fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
• Gain experience and further your career in a highly regarded, reputable organization.
• Work in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere
• Exposure to a variety of educational disciplines and methods through engaging professional development
• Mentorship and supervision to support in your professional growth, including licensure when possible.
• Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 5-week, 20-day Summer Program.
• Provides crisis intervention and support, as necessary.
• Collects and analyzes daily behavioral data.
• Maintains student attendance and lunch count data on a daily basis.
• Monitors and participates in school-based activities with students, modeling positive social interactions and adaptive behaviors.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, though not required.

Experience:

• 1+ year(s) of related experience working with children/adolescents.
• Ability to lead and manage in crisis situations
• Must be flexible and able to respond to behavioral challenges quickly and safely.

Training:

• Strong communication, behavioral support skills, empathy, and curiosity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to working in an integrity-driven environment.

Logistics

License/Certification:

N/A

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.