Flexible Support Specialist

About the Employer

Job Title: Paraprofessional/Flexible Support Specialist
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Job Summary:
The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a highly skilled Paraprofessional/Flexible Support Specialist to work in a team environment with students experiencing social-emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide short-term flexible wraparound support, stabilization, and implement social emotional and behavioral interventions to support students' success.

Required Qualifications:
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* Bachelor's degree or higher - degree in Education, Special Education, or related field such as Counseling,
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.

Desired Qualifications:
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* We seek candidates who have experience with Behavioral Prevention and Intervention, Crisis Prevention and Intervention strategies,
and experience working with students who may be in crisis and presenting with behavioral challenge.
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.