Summer Programs - Summer Kindergarten Transition: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Goal

Summer programming at Capuano offers experiences for children with little to no prior preschool experience, or who would benefit from summer programming as they transition to kindergarten. During Summer Explore, students learn readiness skills and make friends to support a smooth entry into kindergarten. They will have a daily routine that includes free breakfast and lunch, learning in literacy and math, time to play, and extra fun activities.

Parents can also get involved in activities to help connect what students learn at home and school.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• BCBA Certification and DESE Certification
• At least three years of relevant experience with young children preferred
• Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strong professional relationships with district staff and parents
• A commitment to equity and inclusion and the ability to effectively serve children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Help develop individual treatment plans and goals for each student based on need and determination of services
• Provide training to teachers and directors to reduce challenging behaviors
• Provide classroom teachers and/or parents consultation on behavior modifications and/or accommodations.
• Collaborate with the parents and caregivers to identify any concerns they have and then provide recommendations and support in ways that allow the parent to use effective strategies outside of services to help their child with those concerns.
• Take and analyze data
• Collaborate with others to improve services
• Serve as a member of a team that will develop individual behavior programs
• Maintain student confidentiality in thorough and secure record-keeping following FERPA, IDEA, and HIPPA guidelines when needed
• Participate in all meetings as required by the school, district, or laws, to address student need
• Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Early Education and Director of Summer Explore.

• Seasonal/Yearly Employment
• Location:
  
  Michael
  
  E. Capuano Early Childhood Center
• $40 per hour worked
• Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days:
  June 25-26

Monday thru Friday

Start Date:

July 6, 2026

End Date:
July 31, 2026

Regular Day: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm

Director of Early Childhood Education and Director of Summer Explore

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.