What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Specialist position at Deerfield Elementary School?
Preferred Qualifications
Inclusion Specialist – Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School is seeking an Inclusion Specialist to support student access to instruction and promote positive academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes in the least restrictive environment. This position will assist in implementing proactive and responsive systems that align with our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a special education liaison
- Provide direct support to students experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, behavior, or transitions to maintain engagement and access to learning.
- Lead crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation procedures to maintain student and school safety.
- Provide coaching, modeling, and professional learning for instructional assistants related to behavior-support strategies, trauma-informed practices, and student regulation.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior support plans in collaboration with team members.
- Support implementation of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions aligned with district frameworks and instructional expectations.
- Assist with data collection and progress monitoring to guide team-based decision-making and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
- Provide early and consistent support to sustain in-district placements and continuity of services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field
- Current DESE licensure (Special Education or related area)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential or equivalent training and demonstrated experience in behavior analysis and behavior support planning
- Demonstrated experience implementing behavioral and social-emotional supports in a school setting
- Training or experience in crisis prevention and intervention procedures
- Experience working within an MTSS framework
Send letter of interest and resume to:
Tina Gemme, Principal
Deerfield Elementary School
21 Pleasant Street
South Deerfield,MA 01373
Tina.gemme@frsu38.org
No phone calls please
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,957.00 - $91,956.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,957 - $91,956