Hiring: Behavioral Response Specialist (SY26-27) Company: Boston Public Schools Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:24:45 Target Skills & Keywords : ELT About the job Required Skills: •The Behavioral Response Specialist provides specialized behavioral consultation, coaching, and implementation support to assigned schools experiencing complex student behavioral needs. •Working collaboratively with school teams, this position assists in identifying the function of behavior, strengthening implementation of behavioral supports, and building school capacity to proactively prevent future crises. •The position provides regional consultation and short-term intervention rather than ongoing case management. •Conduct and review functional behavior analysis during and after crisis events •Develop and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned to student needs •Identify environmental triggers and recommend preventative strategies •Coach school staff on evidence-based behavioral interventions and supports •Partner cross-functionally with IEP teams to align crisis response with ongoing behavioral goals Qualifications: •Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field •Board Certification as a BCBA required •DESE Moderate special education certification •In-depth knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches •Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohr (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. •The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!