Inclusion Specialist

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

[email protected]

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