Boston Public Schools
Specialist (BTU), ABA Strand [BCBA Required] [0.5 FTE Part Time] (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The
BTU Specialist
will support students with disabilities enrolled in the ABA Strand and other at-risk students within the school(s). Support services will be tailored based on student needs and collaboratively developed by the Principal(s)/Headof School(s) and the Office of Specialized Services (OSS).
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Reports to: Principal(s)/Headof School(s) or OSE Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS
Responsibilities
Provide support services appropriate for students in this strand and other at-risk students, as defined collaboratively by the Principal/Headof School and OSE.
Offer support to individual students, small groups, and class groups, as specified in IEPs or Service Team Action Plans.
Collaborate with school staff and administrators in planning and service delivery.
Perform case management and liaise with other schools, district, and community providers.
Participate in 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 for BPS SSIP:
Accountability for Student Achievement:
Set ambitious learning goals, use high expectations, assess student progress regularly, analyze data effectively.
Communicating Professional Knowledge:
Demonstrate strong knowledge of child development and student learning, develop measurable support plans.
Equitable & Effective Instruction:
Build inclusive learning environments, adapt instruction to diverse needs.
Cultural Proficiency:
Respect and maintain an environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds.
Parent/Family Engagement:
Engage with families, build respectful relationships, share strategies for learning at home.
Professional Reflection & Collaboration:
Reflect on practice, seek feedback, collaborate with colleagues, provide expert advice.
Qualifications - Required
Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Moderate or Severe Disabilities License from Massachusetts.
Experience supporting students with disabilities.
Ability to meet BPS Standards of Effective Practice.
Preferred Qualifications
SEI Endorsement and/or ESL teaching license.
Master’s Degree in special education or related field.
Experience in Boston Public Schools and urban settings.
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali.
Terms:
BTU, Group I
For salary and benefits, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr.
School hours vary; some have extended days via "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT).
The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and provide accommodations for applicants under ADA. Contact accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org for assistance.
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BTU Specialist
will support students with disabilities enrolled in the ABA Strand and other at-risk students within the school(s). Support services will be tailored based on student needs and collaboratively developed by the Principal(s)/Headof School(s) and the Office of Specialized Services (OSS).
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Reports to: Principal(s)/Headof School(s) or OSE Program Director (in certain schools) with support from OSS
Responsibilities
Provide support services appropriate for students in this strand and other at-risk students, as defined collaboratively by the Principal/Headof School and OSE.
Offer support to individual students, small groups, and class groups, as specified in IEPs or Service Team Action Plans.
Collaborate with school staff and administrators in planning and service delivery.
Perform case management and liaise with other schools, district, and community providers.
Participate in 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 for BPS SSIP:
Accountability for Student Achievement:
Set ambitious learning goals, use high expectations, assess student progress regularly, analyze data effectively.
Communicating Professional Knowledge:
Demonstrate strong knowledge of child development and student learning, develop measurable support plans.
Equitable & Effective Instruction:
Build inclusive learning environments, adapt instruction to diverse needs.
Cultural Proficiency:
Respect and maintain an environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds.
Parent/Family Engagement:
Engage with families, build respectful relationships, share strategies for learning at home.
Professional Reflection & Collaboration:
Reflect on practice, seek feedback, collaborate with colleagues, provide expert advice.
Qualifications - Required
Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Moderate or Severe Disabilities License from Massachusetts.
Experience supporting students with disabilities.
Ability to meet BPS Standards of Effective Practice.
Preferred Qualifications
SEI Endorsement and/or ESL teaching license.
Master’s Degree in special education or related field.
Experience in Boston Public Schools and urban settings.
Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali.
Terms:
BTU, Group I
For salary and benefits, visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr.
School hours vary; some have extended days via "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT).
The Boston Public Schools adhere to nondiscrimination policies and provide accommodations for applicants under ADA. Contact accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org for assistance.
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