Elementary School Behavior Specialist for 2024-25

1 month ago

Cambridge, United States LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE BOSTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Cambridge Campus - Cambridge, MA

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Education

Description & Responsibilities

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BOSTON

The International School of Boston, located in Cambridge, Mass., opens a world of possibilities for students from Preschool through Grade 12. ISB provides a rigorous multilingual education, inclusive cultural experiences, and a fearless global mindset needed to learn and lead, both today and in the future. Classes are taught in English and French, equipping students with not only the ability to fluently speak at least two languages, but also empowering them to think in at least two languages. Their minds will be forever opened to the diverse ideas, insights, and innovations of peoples, countries, and societies that they will discover at ISB and beyond.

At ISB, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), is an intentional and essential underpinning of our high-quality education. We strive to ensure that all community members feel valued and experience a strong sense of belonging. As an international school, honoring our community's diverse backgrounds, languages, identities, abilities, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our culture and mission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

International School of Boston (ISB) is seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time Behavior Specialist for the Elementary School division to join our multicultural team. Their goal is to provide ongoing support to teachers for addressing behavioral challenges presented by students within the school, provide direct intervention to students, as needed, plan and implement behavior support plans/protocols, as needed, and respond to emergencies as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Student Support
  • Provide direct and consultative therapeutic services to students for intervention and preventative purposes across all grade levels, including 1:1 and small group support.
  • Observe identified students within the classroom and milieu setting, attend meetings, and assist in developing personalized learning plans (PLPs) and progress reports.
  • Design and implement behavior support plans (BSPs) for classrooms.
  • Develop individual behavior management programs for students in the classroom setting.

Teacher/Faculty/Parent Support
  • Consult with teachers, other faculty members, and parents on implementing behavior management and training around ABA principles as needed.
  • Train and model the implementation of BSPs for teacher teams.
  • Observe faculty implementing BSPs and provide feedback and training as needed.
  • Participate in team consultation meetings with classroom teachers and related service providers.
  • Address questions and concerns regarding the social and behavioral characteristics of students.

Assessments/Other
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Classroom Needs Assessments, Home Needs Assessments, and other assessments as needed.
  • Join IEP meetings as requested by public school districts.
  • Conduct evaluations in social and behavioral functioning as part of ISB students' three-year re-evaluations as requested by public school districts.
  • Monitor and record student progress and modify plans based on collected data.

Communication
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication to support student success, with the ability to communicate across lines of difference and cultural communication styles.

Administrative Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the school community by participating in duties, extracurricular activities, school events, and committees
  • Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills, stay up to date with educational trends. and best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Child Safeguarding
  • Ensures the safety, protection, and well-being of students by creating a safe environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive and taking proactive measures to prevent and respond to any forms of harm to students.

Physical requirements include ability to move around the classroom for extended periods of time and capacity to lift and carry teaching materials, equipment, and supplies as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

ISB has identified priority skills and abilities that all ISB teachers should possess:
  • Demonstrates intercultural competence: ability to shift cultural perspective and adapt to cultural differences
  • Fosters a rigorous, inclusive educational experience: engages students in learning that is relevant to/for them
  • Works collaboratively: works effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals
  • Promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: supports cultivating a community where all know they belong
  • Builds Solutions: engages in proactive and creative solution building for various types of challenges
  • Cultivates a Culture of Care: builds and sustains strong relationships grounded in empathy and mutual respect
  • Demonstrates digital literacy: stays up to date with emerging technologies and adapts to new tools and platforms
  • Manages Complexity and Ambiguity: ability to deal with challenges where there is no clear solution or outcome
  • Demonstrates Flexibility and Adaptability: embraces change and adjusts when needed
  • Demonstrates a Strong and Brave Work Ethic: takes initiative and works with integrity and accountability
  • Communicates and Responds: listens and responds with empathy and respect in a timely manner

Qualifications & Benefits

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans (we offer a free PPO plan for single coverage, and 2 HMO plans for a fee)
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent-Care FSA programs
  • Immediate vesting retirement plan and fully vested 5% match after one year of service
  • Employer-sponsored short and long term disability
  • Competitive Compensation: Salary based on years of teaching experience and educational degree. (e.g. $53,000 for BA with 4 years; $64,000 for MA with 8 years)
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance for qualifying programs
  • Transportation incentives
  • 12 week parental leave after two years of employment
  • Language Classes offered

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
  • BCBA/LABA certification
  • Experience consulting with teachers in addressing the behavioral needs of students.
  • Demonstrated ability and skills to meet the Core Competencies established by ISB as outlined above
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the subject area(s) being taught
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage in conversational English at the B1 level
  • Teaching certification or license from a recognized domestic or international educational authority
  • 3-5 years providing direct services within a school setting
  • Background check cleared

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- PREFERRED (not required, but beneficial):
  • Advanced degree in Education or a related field
  • Knowledge of a second language (mainly French)
  • ISB values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom and school culture and community
  • Experience working with a diverse, multicultural student and staff population
  • Knowledge of instructional technology tools and resources, including but not limited to utilization of Google Tools and Suites along with varied online dynamic content tools

NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The International School of Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, military veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. The International School of Boston complies with all applicable laws in relation to the terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The International School of Boston expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or other discrimination. At International School of Boston we aspire to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community. We recognize that reducing homogeneity in our teaching force is an essential step, along with creating conditions where a diverse, interculturally competent workforce can thrive across all lines of difference. We strongly encourage candidates who would contribute to that diversity to apply.

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