DVUS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Office of Student Services/Darby Vassall Upper School Darby Vassall Lane Upper School Community: Darby Vassall Lane Upper School is a vibrant 6-8 middle school, part of the Cambridge Public Schools. We are committed to collaboration and creating environments that enable all students to learn at high levels. We are mindful of societal inequities and work to challenge injustice. We strive to promote inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, creative expression, resilience, civic engagement, and lifelong learning. The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

Requirements

MA DESE License: Severe Special Needs or Moderate Special Needs preferred
BCBA Board Licensure required
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of and experience working with students with social, language, and behavioral deficits
Strong working knowledge of behavioral principles
Experience with adaptive technology

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Provide training to staff regarding proper implementation of behavioral programming, teaching strategies, and data collection
Determine appropriate goals/objectives for students and design effective skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs to make progress towards these goals
Monitor and support the implementation and effectiveness of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, and make changes/recommendations to enhance progress
Provide regular consultation services to teachers and support staff
Facilitate inclusion opportunities in to the general education setting and community settings
Participate in team meetings, including but not limited to IEP meetings, re-evaluations, progress meetings, and school-home carryover meetings
Collaborate with all team members, including teaching and support staff, Office of Special Education staff, specialists, parents, and outside organizations
Collaborate with specialists to implement procedures within the classroom setting to assist with carryover of skills targeted in therapy sessions
Conduct functional behavior assessments, prepare and analyze results
Write and monitor behavior support plans
Provide training to parents regarding the proper implementation of behavior management strategies
Consult with families/guardians and coordinate care/home services
Carry out other related duties as may be designated