FTE Board Certified Behavior Analyst: PreSchool SY

.4 FTE Board Certified Behavior Analyst:
Pre School SY26-27

Needham Public Schools, Newman Elementary School - Needham, Massachusetts.

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm .4 Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally‑ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.

NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.

Job : 1289012
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

• Support the Intensive Autism Program
• Build program capacity throughout the district as required and/or support and/or consult with students and staff as required
• Develop programs for students that require discrete trials, ABA work and programming through the ABLLS and/or VBMAPP
• Training of staff in Intensive Autism Programs
• Provide professional development for Professional Development days and Early Release days
• Educate and work with general education staff and teaching assistants
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students in order to improve students’ challenging behaviors
• Attend IEP meetings
• Support staff with data
• Support staff on skill development for individual students collection and using data to drive instruction and programming for individual students
• Plan with staff for successful socialization and inclusion within regular education settings and with typically developing peers
• Any other duties for responsibilities as determined by the Director of Special Education and building Special Education Coordinator

• Certified in Massachusetts as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
• Master's Degree
• At least 3 years working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step
1) $25,286.80 to Doctorate (Step 14) $53,568.80 (this range is prorated for 0.40 FTE). Please review the Unit A contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English‑speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

Part-Time

Special Education >
Autism

• Lisa Tedeschi
• 1330 Highland Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone:
• Email: .ma.us