Behavioral Support Specialist – Therapeutic School

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA is seeking a Behaviorist to support behavioral services within our therapeutic day school for students ages 5–22. The role requires developing BIPs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teachers and clinicians to implement evidence-based strategies that promote learning and safety.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field and at least two years of experience with students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or related field.
• At least two years of experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FBA, positive behavioral interventions, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the student referral/intake process as needed.
• Support data collection for FBAs, write progress reports and develop behavioral goals and objectives.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for classrooms and individual students and train staff to implement BIPs.
• Consult and collaborate with all TEAM members, including administrators, clinicians, and educational staff.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEPs and progress reports.
• Train staff to create classroom-wide management systems
• Assist students in building social and self-regulatory skills.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Provide training and support to staff on recommendations.
• Ensure that treatment methodologies are evidence-based.
• Develop data collection systems and provide training for data systems.
• Graph, monitor and analyze data and maintain documentation.
• Provide consultation with and training to families as outlined in IEP.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training on hire.
• Demonstrate sound judgments aligned with school regulations and promote a positive climate.
• Demonstrate professional communication with staff and stakeholders.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Skills

Two years experience with students

Knowledge of FBA and BIPs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or related field

Job description

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA is seeking a Behaviorist to support behavioral services within our therapeutic day school for students ages 5–22. The role requires developing BIPs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teachers and clinicians to implement evidence-based strategies that promote learning and safety.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field and at least two years of experience with students with