2025)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

13d

About The Position

Watertown Public Schools Office of Student Services seeks an exceptional Long-term Substitute BCBA/Behavior Specialist who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. The BCBA will provide consultation and support to substantially separate education teachers and other educational faculty and staff regarding behavior management strategies, de-escalation techniques, and forming, implementing, and monitoring Behavioral Intervention Plans and social pragmatics. Watertown Public Schools is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Requirements

Ability to effectively work with students to prevent problem behaviors, de-escalate behavioral episodes, and re-integrate students into the instructional environment.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and provide quality training to adults.
Safety Care qualified, with ability to apply techniques with students.
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field required
DESE License in Special Education or related field required or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification
Experience supporting students with behavioral challenges in a public school setting

Nice To Haves

Experience with Responsive Classroom and/or Restorative Approaches.
Masters preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate and consult with substantially separate special education teachers
Provide training and modeling for faculty and staff
Implement and monitor Behavioral Intervention Plans
Provide direct support to student in and outside of the classroom setting
Support Social Pragmatics goals/self regulation
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) as needed
Interface with outside social service agencies and providers to support students
Provide consultation and support to parents of children demonstrating challenging behaviors in school and/at home
Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
Maintains a safe, organized space that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Other duties as assigned.