Esy K-8 Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Bcba), Esy Program

2026 ESY K-8 BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA), ESY PROGRAM

Brookline Public Schools, John

D. Runkle School – Brookline, Massachusetts

POSITION OVERVIEW

BCBAs will collaborate with school IEP teams to determine students’ needs and address the generalization of skills across settings. They will provide consultation to teachers and/or families as dictated in each student’s IEP, create behavior plans, and ensure all staff implementing the plans are trained and supported.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing supervision and consultation to home‑based ABA paraprofessionals
• Developing and supervising home‑based programming
• Delivering in‑home services and providing targeted support for students experiencing school refusal
• Accompanying classes and/or conducting site visits to community‑based locations, including internships, field trips, and volunteer placements to support student programming
• Providing training and consultation to parents and guardians
• Collaborating with school IEP teams to determine students’ needs and address generalization of skills across settings, conducting behavioral observations and FBAs when appropriate
• Developing behavior support plans and ensuring all staff members are appropriately trained
• Consulting to one or more schools in Brookline regarding students’ behavioral needs
• Developing data‑collection materials and analyzing data
• Providing consultation and professional development to staff regarding best practices to promote positive behavior
• Safety Care trained and/or willingness to be trained
• Maintaining current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required
• Massachusetts – Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) license required
• Experience working with high school and/or post‑secondary students with diverse learning needs, including those with emotional/behavioral needs and autism spectrum disorder
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with community‑based instruction, life‑skills, and transition planning preferred
• Ability to work effectively in both school and community‑based environments

SCHEDULE

• July 6, 2026 – August 13, 2026
• All staff report for a full day on July 6th for orientation and classroom setup. Students begin on July 7th.
• 9:00 – 2:00, Monday – Thursday – hours, site, and schedule dependent upon caseload.
• Delivering in‑home services and providing targeted support for students experiencing school refusal. Work hours may vary and offer flexibility depending on the home service schedule.
• Accompanying classes and/or conducting site visits to community‑based locations, including internships, field trips, and volunteer placements to support student programming.
• Providing virtual (Zoom) services when needed.
• Additional 30 minutes per day for planning.
• One additional day, to be completed prior to the end of the program, allotted for progress report writing.

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE VACCINATED.

Employees must maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Human Resources
• c/o Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
• 333 Washington Street
• Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
• Phone: 617‑730‑2401
• Email: PSB‑Human‑Resources