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

Boston Public Schools • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be vacant by 06/30/2026. The BTU Specialist will provide support to students with disabilities enrolled in the ABA Strand and other students placed at risk within the school(s). Support services will be determined by student needs and collaborative specifications from the Principal(s)/Head of School(s) and the Office of Specialized Services (OSS). The role reports to the Principal(s)/Head of School(s) or OSE Program Director, with support from OSS.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali

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

Benefits

• Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. (Refer to BPS website for more information on salary and compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level