Job DescriptionPK-5 2.0 FTE and 6-12 1.0 FTEDescriptionThe BCBA is a district-level behavioral consultant providing evidence-based behavior analytic guidance and support within public school settings with an emphasis on consultation capacity building and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams consistent with Connecticuts professional standards for BCBAs in schools. The BCBA works primarily in an indirect consultative role supporting teams teachers special educators school psychologists administrators related service providers in meeting the needs of students with autism and other complex behavioral needs including those in intensive resource room programs.QualificationsMasters degree or higher in behavior analysis special education psychology or related field.Current BCBA certification and currently holds andor is eligible for CT license LBA per state requirements.Knowledge of special education law IDEA and multidisciplinary collaboration.Experience supporting students with complex behavioral needs including autism in educational settings is preferred.Reports To Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services or DesigneeCompensation Competitive salary based on experience and credentials consistent with similar districts in the region.Starting Date August 20 2026Application Deadline Open Until FilledApplication ProcedureExternal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. 2093 Paper copies will not be accepted.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssessment & Data-Informed Decision MakingLead or support teams in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments FBAs and other relevant assessments e.g. ecological or preference assessments school refusal to understand behavior in the context of education.Assist teams with data collection systems and analysis to inform decision making and monitor intervention effectiveness.The additional categories for job responsibilities listed below include further details available on the districts website posting.Consultation & CollaborationIntervention & Capacity BuildingProfessional Standards & Ethical PracticeThe Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision including decisions related to hiring assignment compensation promotion demotion disciplinary action and termination on the basis of race color religion age sex marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry disability including pregnancy genetic information veteran status or gender identity or expression except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.