SY26-27 SEZP Behavior Specialist

SY26-27 SEZP Behavior Specialist

Location: SEZP-Wide

Grade Level: 6-8

Full Time Start Date: August 2026 (exact start date TBD)

Base Salary: Up to $96,864.45 and commensurate with experience

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, one-on-one behavioral and instructional support to a middle school student under the direction of a BCBA.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), following skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral and academic data daily.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, BCBAs, and school staff to ensure consistent implementation of strategies.
• Support the student in developing independence, social skills, and classroom engagement.
• Participate in relevant team meetings and trainings as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred).
• Prior experience working with children or adolescents in educational or clinical settings.
• Strong ability to follow behavior plans and collect accurate data.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with school teams and families.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet school district employment requirements.

If you meet many—but not all—of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply. SEZP values educators who are reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous growth.

We encourage you to reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Benefits

Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools.

Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives, which may be offered individually:

• Signing bonus in addition to base salary
• Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership:

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country, we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) – seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting—while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

Across all of its work—including school improvement and educator preparation—SEZP is guided by three core values:

• Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments, skilled mentors, and clear pathways for students and educators
• Belonging: Building communities where people are known, supported, and accountable to one another
• Opportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn, lead, and thrive over time