SY26-27 Empowerment Zone Autism Specialist (BCBA Preferred)

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SY26-27 SEZP Autism Specialist (BCBA Preferred)

Location:SEZP-Wide

Grade Level: 6-8

Full Time Start Date: August 2026 (exact start date TBD)

Base Salary: Up to $96864.45 and commensurate with experience

Role Overview

Educators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction experience a deep sense of belonging in school and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities.

SEZP educators serve as instructors mentors and collaborators. They contribute to school communities that value strong relationships clear expectations and continuous improvementfor students and for adults.

Key Duties

1. Participates as a member of the Evaluation team and assists in the development of Individualized Education Plans and services for students with ASD.
2. Staff training and consultation on meeting the needs of students with ASD in general and special education settings.
3. Attend regional trainings and meetings of the Department of Education pertinent to educating students with autism.
4. Provide parent training and support through consultations and group workshops for students with ASD.
5. Conduct formative and diagnostic assessments necessary for providing specific information on students.
6. Develops data collection tools to facilitate Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students.
7. Assists in developing appropriate programs and services for students with ASD in the Springfield Public Schools.

Qualifications

degree in related field required. Masters degree preferred.
2. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred or DESE license in Severe or Moderate Disabilities required. Other DESE license in related fields may be considered.
3. Experience in a K-12 educational environment preferred.
4. Demonstrated experience and expertise in best practices in educating children with ASD.

If you meet manybut not allof the qualifications above we encourage you to apply. SEZP values educators who are reflective collaborative and committed to continuous growth.

We encourage you to reach out to us at if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Benefits

Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision capacity and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools.

Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives which may be offered individually:

Signing bonus in addition to base salary
Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership:

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS) the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models granting schools meaningful control over curriculum staffing scheduling and budgetingwhile maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

Across all of its workincluding school improvement and educator preparationSEZP is guided by three core values:

Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments skilled mentors and clear pathways for students and educators
Belonging: Building communities where people are known supported and accountable to one another
Opportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn lead and thrive over time

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to

Required Experience:

SY26-27 SEZP Autism Specialist (BCBA Preferred)Location:SEZP-WideGrade Level: 6-8Full Time Start Date: August 2026 (exact start date TBD)Base Salary: Up to $96864.45 and commensurate with experienceRole OverviewEducators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring th...