School Year 26​/Behavior Specialist; BCBA

Position: School Year 26/27 Behavior Specialist (BCBA)
Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid certification as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Hold a valid license as a LABA (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst) from Massachusetts Allied Mental Health Division of Professional Licensure.
• Master's degree
• Safety-Care Certified or willing to be trained
• Experience in an Urban setting preferred
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders

JOB DETAILS

The purpose of this position is to provide behavioral consultation and to collaborate with school staff in developing classroom organization, scheduling, and behavior management. To provide training in the use of basic ABA principles (i.e.; discrete trials, positive reinforcement, data collection etc.). Complete assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP etc.) to assist in the development of behavioral intervention plans, materials, behavioral objectives, data collection procedures, and monitor data collection.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaboration and consultation with staff/ administration
• Consultation for IEP goals/objectives
• Training of 1:1's, paraprofessionals, teachers, and specialists on behavior plans/ recommendations, de-escalation skills, and understanding behaviors.
• DTT training as needed.
• Program book development
• Behavior plan / Recommendation write ups
• Collect, graph, and analyze data
• Creating Visuals (Token boards etc.)
• Direct observations of students and write up observation
• FBA's,VB-MAPP Assessments, ABLLS Assessments, SISS, Preference Assessments
  - * consent required*
• Provide crisis management techniques when a student's behavior becomes unsafe to themselves or others
• Participate in clinical and team meetings to discuss priority students and responsibilities of each team member
• Attending IEP meetings, team meetings, and clinical meetings
• Provide direct service or consult when a student has behavior specialist support on their IEP grid
• Assisting with the setting up of PBIS data systems (depending on the school)
• Creating communication systems for school-home communication.
• Environmental modifications to classrooms as needed.
• Remaining up to date with Safety-Care certification/procedures

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive…