Behavior Specialist

Lowell Public School District, The Career Academy 10‑12 – Lowell, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Immediately

• Provide individual and group counseling as well as crisis management.
• Provide consultation to staff to ensure implementation of best practices for all students.
• Perform casework services with individual children to address behavioral, emotional, or social functioning that impedes academic and social progress.
• Provide recommendations and, upon approval by the program coordinator, coordinate referral of children to various agencies as necessary.
• Provide psycho‑educational support for children.
• Maintain case records and submit statistical data as required.
• Create and maintain school‑wide behavior management system and analyze data to enhance student performance in skill acquisition.
• Provide case management and coordinate services for identified students.
• Conduct FBA’s.
• Consult and collaborate with staff in gathering and providing information on a student as part of the IEP team.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, parents, building administrators, and outside agencies to provide consistency in programming.
• Assist in the IEP process by attending meetings, summarizing data, and developing measurable goals and objectives.
• Perform casework service with parents to increase parents’ understanding, constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and knowledge and use of appropriate resources.
• Provide other duties related to parent involvement as directed by the building administrator.

• Master’s Degree in social work, counselor, psychology, applied behavior analysis, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• A DESE certification in one of the following:
• School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
• School Counselor

• Experience with data collection, conducting FBAs, and writing behavior support plans.
• Experience in writing and implementing programs to support IEP goals.
• Experience with strong classroom management skills working with middle or secondary students.
• Experience supporting students with social and emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Experience collaborating with and supporting faculty, support staff, parents, and administrators.
• Demonstrates skill in written and oral communication.

Reports to:

Building Administrator

Effective date of employment:
School Year 2026/2027

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job : 5769942

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Terms of Employment: As per LSAA contract

Salary: As per LSAA contract

Job Categories: Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

• Megan O'Loughlin, Principal
• The Career Academy 10‑12
• Email: moloughlin.ma.us