TITLE: BHS Stipend Opportunity: BIMAS-2 Technical Assistant/ Peer Coach
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services Department or their designee.
STIPEND POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Department seeks a current BHS School Psychologist to assist another BPS School Psychologist, or appointed school team member, in initiating or reinstating a universal behavioral health screening practice in their school via the the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System, 2nd Edition (BIMAS-2). While the universal screening will be completed by staff and/or students during the school day, this stipend is to support work completed outside of the school day supporting the training and preparation required to facilitate a new school-wide initiative.
This opportunity will occur primarily from January 15, 2026, to May 1, 2026, as needed up to 25 hours. This time-bound position is available as part of a DESE grant that BPS has received.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The BHS School Psychologists will need to be familiar with the specific content required to assist others. This person will be responsible for:
Training/Coaching: provide at least two hours of content specific training, coaching and/or consultation with a BPS School Psychologist or other appointed school team member.-
Consultation and Collaboration: with district BIMAS-2 liaison(s) and/or the Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services.
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Data and Technical Assistance: assist staff in activating BIMAS accounts, review and update class lists and other student/ staff data, as needed prior to and during the screening window.
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Documentation: maintain a log of completed activities.
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Feedback: complete a reflection/ feedback survey after screening is complete.
The stipend will be paid at the hourly rate of $59.39, for up to 25 hours, once the responsibilities are completed.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
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Currently working in Boston Public Schools;
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Appropriate school psychologist licensure.
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Prior experience facilitating BIMAS-2 screening in a BPS school setting.
