BCBA - PreK

Starting Date: Immediately

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

Title of Position:
BCBA Pre-K

Position Type: 12‑Month Full‑Time

Work Year: September – June

Effective Date of Employment: School Year 2026‑2027

Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 per year (to be negotiated based on education and experience)

Organizational Relationship: Works under the supervision of the Principal and/or the Executive Director of Student Services

Statement of Duties:

• Deliver direct and/or consultation Applied Behavior Analysis services to preschool students in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Conduct Practical Functional Assessments (PFAs) to determine the function of problem behavior.
• Develop and implement Skill‑Based Treatments (SBT).
• Support individualized skill‑acquisition programs that target communication, social, adaptive, and pre‑academic skills using evidence‑based ABA strategies.
• Develop appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) informed by assessment results; monitor and modify plans based on ongoing data review.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to classroom staff on the implementation of SBT, skill‑acquisition programming, and BIPs.
• Analyze data collected by classroom staff to evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust programming as needed.
• Provide interdisciplinary team consultation, collaborating with speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists to support whole‑child outcomes.
• Participate in IEP team meetings and contribute behavioral and skill‑based assessment data to support goal development and placement decisions.
• Address behavioral difficulties and provide crisis support as needed for identified students.
• Ensure appropriate communication with families regarding behavioral programming, skill‑acquisition goals, and student progress.
• Assist in creating visuals, materials, and structured supports necessary for BIPs and skill‑acquisition programs.

Qualifications:

• Experienced in a school setting and able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, attention to both overall environment and specific details.
• Independent ability to identify, implement, and train others on effective behavior interventions.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• BCBA Certification.
• Experience with Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill‑Based Treatment (SBT) preferred.
• Experience working with preschool‑age children in early childhood special education settings preferred.
• Previous experience conducting behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans.
• Familiarity with ACE (Autism Encyclopedia Curriculum) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred.

Closing Date for Receipt of Application: Until Filled

Application Address: Haverhill Public Schools, Human Resource Department, 4 Summer Street – Room 104, Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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