School Behavior Specialist in Somerville, MA

Bilingual Therapies

Somerville, MAContractorPosted Apr 8, 2026

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Benefits

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Job Description

nt with behavioral needs.
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies; prior ABA training is essential.
• Manage and respond to behaviors associated with students on the autism spectrum.
• Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with school personnel.
• Adhere to all necessary compliance, including completing CORI and fingerprinting requirements.
• Work onsite during scheduled school hours with reliable transportation.

Qualifications:
• Active RBT or Behavior Technician certification/licensure with Massachusetts credentialing.
• Previous school-based experience working with students on the autism spectrum and behavior challenges.
• Candidates holding BCBA certification will be prioritized, though BCBA supervision is not provided to RBTs in this role.
• Must be comfortable managing a caseload independently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the demands of the school environment is required.
• Paraprofessionals are not eligible for this position.
• Experience and activity from previous assignments will be considered during the application process.

This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the education and development of a student requiring dedicated behavioral support. Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this specialized role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $22.41 to $42.41. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

Qualifications

  • Active RBT or Behavior Technician certification/licensure with Massachusetts credentialing
  • Previous school-based experience working with students on the autism spectrum and behavior challenges
  • Candidates holding BCBA certification will be prioritized, though BCBA supervision is not provided to RBTs in this role
  • Must be comfortable managing a caseload independently
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the demands of the school environment is required
  • Paraprofessionals are not eligible for this position
  • Experience and activity from previous assignments will be considered during the application process
  • This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the education and development of a student requiring dedicated behavioral support

Benefits

  • Compensation for this position ranges from $22.41 to $42.41
  • Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals

Responsibilities

  • This contract position offers 32.5 hours per week, supporting a 6th-grade student with one-on-one assistance from 7:55 AM to 2:25 PM, starting ASAP and continuing through June 30, 2026
  • Provide 1:1 support for a middle school student with behavioral needs
  • Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies; prior ABA training is essential
  • Manage and respond to behaviors associated with students on the autism spectrum
  • Maintain consistent communication and collaboration with school personnel
  • Adhere to all necessary compliance, including completing CORI and fingerprinting requirements
  • Work onsite during scheduled school hours with reliable transportation


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