Interim BCBA

Chelmsford Public Schools Center Elementary School
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Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5788150

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $36,685 to $68,892 Per Year

Chelmsford Public Schools
- Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026/2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following vacancy. The district reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position:
Long-Term Substitute BCBA (FTE 0.6) Three (3) full days per week

Location:

Center Elementary School

Description:

• Develop/assist with individual behavior management programs for students in the classroom and/or inclusive setting
• Direct staff training and development of staff in program using principles of ABA
• Facilitate Team consultation meetings with classroom teachers/related service providers/paraprofessionals
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Classroom Needs Assessments and Home Assessments as needed and write corresponding report
• Review Behavior Intervention Plans and programming with new employees
• Engage in social-behavioral elements of annual IEP process (attend Team meetings, assist with the update of current performance ta, development of goals/benchmarks, progress reports, etc.).
• Consult with team members re: IEPs, behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social challenges
• Conduct ongoing staff training as needed for program implementation, data recording
• Assist in the development and oversee behavior plans for in classroom implementation
• Assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications
• Assist with communication between home and school
• Work effectively with team members, professional and community contacts, school staff and parents
• Provide program/individual staff consultation on therapeutic staff design/implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Participate in training to be trained in a crisis management program or be willing to be trained in crisis management (CPI)
• Consult and assist inclusion teachers in meeting behavioral needs of students in the general education setting
• Respond to behavioral crises as need arises
• Manage behavioral crisis situations: modeling interventions, staff training, crisis plan and behavior support plan development. Follow up with team following crisis.

Welcome to the Center School. As a community we are very proud of our school. So many people are responsible for making it the warm and nurturing learning environment that it is. We have a talented, caring and dedicated teaching staff that is always working in the best interest of the students. Great support staff of instructional assistants, playground and lunch supervisors, cafeteria personnel, secretary, office clerks, nurse and custodians who give teachers and students support, while contributing to the smooth operation and cleanliness of our building.

And last but not least, the children who work so hard, are polite and courteous in the Center School tradition.

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Board Certification for BCBA required
  3-5 years or more experience working with student with behaviors with a emotional profile
  - Oversee program and individualized student data collection
  - Conduct independent evaluations of specific programs/placements.
  
  - - Flexibility to meet identified student needs
  - Stabilize student behavior;
  Be involved with ongoing treatment.
  - Based on IEP goals, formulate & implement Behavioral Intervention plans, oversee the evaluation of these plans, provide feedback to ensure consistency.
  - Experience and training in de-escalation/physical intervention strategies
  - Consult and collaborate with staff in gathering…