School Year 26​/Behavior Specialist; BCBA

School Year 26/27 Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

Behavior Specialist (BCBA)

Lynn Public Schools is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The district serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 diverse school sites, including one early childhood center, 17 elementary schools, one public separate day school, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, one vocational high school, one early college high school, a STEAM academy, an alternative education academy, and a TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK‑12).

Lynn’s culture reflects its international character, with 60% of students speaking two or more languages.

Drawing upon the strength of our community, families, students, and partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social‑emotional potential of all students. Our Core Values are Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life‑Long Learning, and a dedication to honoring diversity and addressing social‑emotional needs.

• Valid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Valid Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) license from the Massachusetts Allied Mental Health Division
• Master’s degree.
• Safety‑Care certified or willing to be trained.
• Preferred experience in an urban setting.
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, parents, and advocate for students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.

The purpose of this position is to provide behavioral consultation, collaborate with school staff to develop classroom organization, scheduling, and behavior management, and provide training in basic ABA principles (e.g., discrete trials, positive reinforcement, data collection). The role includes completing assessments (FBA, VB‑MAPP, ABLLS, SISS, Preference Assessments) to support the development of behavioral intervention plans, materials, objectives, data collection procedures, and ongoing monitoring.

• Collaborate and consult with staff and administration.
• Consult for IEP goals/objectives.
• Train 1:1s, paraprofessionals, teachers, and specialists on behavior plans, recommendations, de‑escalation skills, and behavior understanding.
• Provide DTT training as needed.
• Develop program books, behavior plan/write‑ups, and visuals (token boards, etc.).
• Collect, graph, and analyze data; conduct direct observations and write reports.
• Administer FBA, VB‑MAPP, ABLLS, SISS, Preference Assessments (consent required).
• Offer crisis management techniques when student behavior becomes unsafe.
• Participate in clinical, team, and IEP meetings; discuss priority students and responsibilities.
• Provide direct service or consult when a student has behavior specialist support on their IEP grid.
• Assist with PBIS data system setup (depending on school).
• Create communication systems for school‑home communication.
• Make environmental modifications to classrooms as needed.
• Remain current with Safety‑Care certification/procedures.

The City of Lynn offers comprehensive health and dental benefits:
Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Additional benefits include Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability (voluntary). For more details, visit the City of Lynn website.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical, drug test, National fingerprint‑based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All required documentation must be completed prior to the start of employment.

The policy of Lynn Public Schools is to not unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, parental leave, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in English, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Race includes traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Christina Colella, Administrator of Special Education
• Administration Building
• Email: collelac