Overview of the Malden Public Schools:

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center, 5 K-8 schools, and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consultative BCBA services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional learning to administrators, educators, para-educators and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) and and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties and autism.
• Plan and oversee the development and implementation of classroom and individual programs related to instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and TEACCH for students with autism and other disabilities.
• Provide functional behavioral assessments for individual students.
• Collect data and prepare a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting case history, assessments, and treatment decisions.
• Create and assist District staff with the development and implementation of behavior plans, ABA programs and other appropriate programs for students with Autism and/or other disabilities that present behavior/learning challenges.
• Other Functions
• Supervise BCBA candidates within the Malden Public School District, as appropriate.
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians within the Malden Public School District as needed.
• Travel from site to site and/or performs necessary school visits for the purpose of providing direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students and families.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Special Educator, Severe Disabilities preferred
• Minimum of three years teaching experience preferred
• Licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Experience providing training to staff and parents
• Advanced degree in special education or related field

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and/or Special Education Program Manager

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ teachers salary schedule

To Apply: Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.