Behavior Specialist - Summer Fun Program
Behavior Specialist - Summer Fun Program
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The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging experience growth and joy and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington MA 02476
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Behavior Specialist Arlington Community Education (ACE) SummerFun
Job Description:
This is a temporary 5-week position July 14-August 15 working closely with the ACE Director and SummerFun staff to fulfill ACEs mission of providing inclusive summer enrichment programs
ACE runs SummerFun a six-week program at Arlington High School between July 7 and August 15 with nearly 350 students each day. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to provide student support and training for staff and teen counselors.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic flexible self-motivated individual. The candidate should also possess:
- Bachelors or higher degree in social work special education or a related field.
- Certification or licensure in behavior analysis (e.g. BCBA) preferred.
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based strategies.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience working with students with behavioral or emotional challenges.
Responsibilities:
Behavior Specialists responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Help develop and execute the ACE behavior protocol for the SF program.
- Work with teachers and other staff to support and implement behavior policies in a classroom setting.
- This role may involve observation and the application of evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavioral outcomes.
- Respond to and de-escalate challenging behavior situations.
- Work with students who exhibit challenging behaviors helping them develop new skills improved social interactions and providing behavior support.
- Communicating with teachers staff and parents.
- Teacher staff and teen counselor training and support.
Reports to: Director of Community Education
Hours: 35 hours/week starting July 14.
Compensation: Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Send resume and why you are interested in this role and Community Ed to: Jen Rothenberg at jrothenberg@
Arlington Community Education is a self-supporting program of the Arlington Public Schools.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whol
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Temp
