ho Are We? Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll approx. 1,000 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students.
We center the values of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining, inquiry-based, and student-centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators, we offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional growth.
What does a Behavior Therapist at Prospect Hill do? The Behavior Therapist works in a team environment with students experiencing social emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide short-term flexible wraparound support, stabilization and to implement social emotional and behavioral interventions to support student’s success.
Essential Functions:
- Work is performed in the K-3 Autism Program as needed
- Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary
- Assist with maintaining student data and developing individual student support plans under supervision of district BCBA
- Additional responsibilities or task requested or assigned by the Director of Special Education
NOTE: This list of essential functions is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be supplemented at the request of one’s supervisor and/or senior management.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, special education or a related field such as counseling, or equivalent expertise, and training and expertise in behavioral prevention and intervention and crisis management skills
- 2-3 years previous experience working with individuals with social-emotional and behavioral challenges in an educational setting
- Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to support communication among team members
- Ability to be flexible, think creatively, and work across a number of campuses with diverse staff and student populations
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with behavioral prevention and intervention, crisis prevention and intervention strategies
- Experience working with students who may be in crisis and presenting with behavioral challenges, including aggression
- Knowledge of behavioral management methodologies and systems - PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
- Certification in CPI, QBS or other crisis prevention and intervention system preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds
- Frequent ability to physically respond (e.g. push, pull, or carry at least 60 lbs) to students who are physically unsafe and use de-escalation techniques including physical management as a last resort
- Frequent ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation
- Regular use of hands to handle or feel
- Occasional climbing or balancing
- Regular speaking and hearing; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job; nor is it a contract for employment. The school will make reasonable accommodations as they relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Employment at the School is on an “Employment-At-Will” basis. In other words, you or the School may terminate employment for any reason and at any time, with or without notice. Similarly, the terms of employment outlined in this description are subject to change at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,500.00 - $67,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person