Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Reports to: Principal or their designee, in collaboration with the Director of Student Services
Required Qualifications:
- Master''s degree in Psychology/Education or a related field
- Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with special education teachers, related service providers, and Team Chairs as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Consult with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to recommend instructional and behavioral modifications and monitor student progress.
- Participate in Team evaluations, IEP meetings, and other educational planning meetings.
- Conduct and support Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Provide home-based consultative services to families, as outlined in students' IEPs.
- Demonstrated experience working with students with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Experience supporting students with significant behavioral challenges, including aggression and self-injurious behaviors.
- Consult with school evaluation teams to enhance the quality of assessments, educational planning, service delivery, and family communication.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and core content areas, with the ability to adapt instruction to align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and assessments.
Terms of Employment:
- Annual Work Schedule: 183 Days
- Health and Benefits Per District Policies and Agreements
- Salary to be negotiated with the Superintendent of Schools or their designee
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Committee''s policy on Evaluation of Non-Instructional School Support Personnel