Teacher​/Behavioral Specialist, OSS​/DVUS

Key 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 to the general education setting and community settings
• Participate in team meetings, including but not limited to 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

• MA DESE License:
  Severe Special Needs or Moderate Special Needs preferred
• BCBA Board Licensure required
• 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

Apply online d.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.