Elementary Teacher & Behavioral Specialist (Sub) – ELT

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Extended Term Substitute Teacher/Behavioral Specialist for ELT to support student growth and behavioral development, including designing IEPs and 504 plans and providing staff training. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and Office of Student Services to promote inclusive practices.

The role requires knowledge of behavioral principles, licensure preferences (MA DESE or BCBA), and experience in public school settings; term runs

Qualifications

• MA DESE License: Severe Special Needs or Moderate Special Needs preferred.
• BCBA Board Licensure preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits.
• Strong working knowledge of behavioral principles.
• Experience with adaptive technology.
• Experience working in a public school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to staff regarding proper implementation of behavioral programming, teaching strategies, and data collection.
• Determine appropriate goals/objectives for students and design effective skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs to make progress towards these goals.
• Monitor and support the implementation and effectiveness of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, and make changes/recommendations to enhance progress.
• Provide regular consultation services to teachers and support staff.
• Facilitate inclusion opportunities in the general education setting and community settings.
• Participate in team meetings, including IEP meetings, re-evaluations, progress meetings, and school-home carryover meetings.
• Collaborate with all team members, including teaching and support staff, Office of Special Education staff, specialists, parents, and outside organizations.
• Collaborate with specialists to implement procedures within the classroom setting to assist with carryover of skills targeted in therapy sessions.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments, prepare and analyze results. Write and monitor behavior support plans.
• Provide training to parents regarding the proper implementation of behavior management strategies.
• Consult with families/guardians and coordinate care/home services.
• Carry out other related duties as may be designated

Skills

MA DESE License: Severe/Moderate

BCBA Licensure

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Behavioral principles

Adaptive technology

Public school experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Extended Term Substitute Teacher/Behavioral Specialist for ELT to support student growth and behavioral development, including designing IEPs and 504 plans and providing staff training. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, families, and Office of Student Services to promote inclusive practices.

The role requires knowledge of behavioral principles, licensure preferences (MA DESE or BCBA), and experience in public school settings; term runs