Specialist (BTU), ABA Strand [BCBA Required] (SY26-27)

Reports to: Principal(s)/Head of School(s) or OSE Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS.

Responsibilities: Provide specific support services, appropriate for the students enrolled in this strand and other students placed at risk, defined collaboratively by the Principal/Head of School and OSE Provide support services to individual students, small groups, and class groups, as defined in IEPs or Service Team Action Plans Collaborate in planning and service delivery with Principal(s)/Head of School(s), HSS Teachers, Special Education Coordinators, Special Education Program Directors, and other school staff and administrators Provide case management and liaison with other schools, district, and community-based providers Participate as members of Service Teams and Evaluation Teams Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues Core Competencies: Using the Rubric of Specialized Support Instructional Personnel (SSIP), the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SSIP should demonstrate. Accountability for Student Achievement Communicating Professional Knowledge Equitable & Effective Instruction Cultural Proficiency Parent/Family Engagement Professional Reflection & Collaboration Qualifications - Required Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Holds a Moderate or Severe Disabilities License from the State of Massachusetts. Experience delivering these support services to students with disabilities. Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above. Qualification - Preferred Hold a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching license. Master's Degree in special education or an appropriately related field. Experience in the Boston Public Schools. Experience working in urban public schools. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. Terms: BTU, Group I Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.