Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Maynard Public Schools The Fowler School
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Job : 5847314

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Maynard Public Schools is seeking a collaborative, student-centered Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students with behavioral, social-emotional, developmental, and autism-related needs across the district. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with educators, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to develop and implement evidence-based programming that promotes student success in inclusive learning environments.

The BCBA serves as the district's behavioral specialist while providing consultation, coaching, and program development for both district-wide initiatives and specialized programs. This is a 200-day-per-year position.

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), behavioral observations, and other behavior-based evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), behavior goals, reinforcement systems, and other behavioral interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to design individualized behavioral and instructional programming.
• Support curriculum-based assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R) and use assessment data to guide intervention planning.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze student data collection systems to inform instructional and behavioral decision-making.
• Train, coach, and model evidence-based behavioral and instructional practices for teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and collaborate with families and outside providers to support student programming.
• Collaborate with administrators and families to support students with significant behavioral or school attendance challenges, including home visits when appropriate.
• Serve as the district's Safety-Care Trainer by providing certification, coaching, and crisis response support.
• Provide professional development on behavior management, specialized programming, and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with administrators to build staff capacity and foster positive, supportive learning environments.

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) preferred.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, developmental, and autism-related needs in educational settings.
• Experience conducting FBAs, developing behavior support plans, and analyzing behavioral data.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk, move quickly, and actively supervise students in a variety of school settings to support safety and engagement.
• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk.

Terms of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon completing a satisfactory check of criminal records (C.O.R.I), and a suitable fingerprint check.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Student Services in accordance with Maynard Public Schools policies and procedures.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

The Core Values of the Fowler SchoolA value is something you believe in deeply.

A value influences all that you do.

Stated below are the values that the students, teachers and parents of the Fowler School agree are important, and want to have reflected in all parts of Fowler School life.

HAVE RESPECT FOR:

Our uniqueness and diversity

Others and ourselves

Our belongings and school property

Our right and the right of others to learnTAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR:

Our actions and behaviors

Giving our best effort

Being honest, kind, caring, and safe

Our learningWE WILL SEE RESULTS WHEN WE:

Do our personal best

Make positive decisions

Challenge ourselves academically

Take pride in the students, teachers, and parents of the Fowler SchoolRESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, RESULTS, Mission Statement Maynard High School is a community of adult and student learners who believe that students learn best in a safe environment where there is mutual respect between faculty, students,…