Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Grades PreK - 5

Northbridge Public Schools Northbridge Public Schools
- Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Grades PreK - 5

Northbridge Public Schools Northbridge Public Schools
- Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5877967
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

To provide behavior analysis services and behavior management plans for special
education students enrolled in educational programs; provide support and professional
learning to school site staff, instructional assistants/ABA technicians, and
parents/guardians in appropriate behavior intervention techniques; conducts assessments
and develops plans that conform to IDEA, Massachusetts law and regulations and other
applicable statutes and regulations

Knowledge:

Ability to develop and communicate detailed behavior management plans with rationale for implementation based on a functional behavior assessment

Ability to interpret statistical data in relation to behavioral scales

Ability to apply common sense understanding and to communicate options and solutions when several variables exist.

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Commitment to remain current in field of knowledge, best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities

Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, their families, colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development for administrators, educators, instructional assistants, ABA technicians, and parents/guardians in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or other evidence-based methodologies related to addressing the needs of students with behavior difficulties

Plan and oversee the development and implementation of programs, policies, and best practices related to instruction using the principles of ABA for students with autism and other disabilities

Conduct behavior assessments requiring their expertise (e.g. functional analysis and/or functional behavior assessments of ongoing problem behavior not appropriately or sufficiently addressed with less intensive interventions) when those assessments cannot appropriately be completed by another member of the school staff

Develops and maintains behavioral data and creates graphical data representations and reports for progress monitoring on a monthly basis of students with disabilities.

Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of behavior support plans and programming

Assists primary liaison for student’s case in monitoring and reporting on student’s behavioral progress through data analysis and observation

Provides initial and ongoing training to support staff to implement behavior support plans and data collection systems in conjunction with liaisons

Assists in the development and implementation of IEPs

Serve as a consistent resource to classroom teachers, special education teachers, and IAs/ABA technicians

Travel from site to site and/or perform necessary home visits for the purpose of providing direct treatment, consultation, and collaboration for students and families.

Supervise BCBA candidates, IA/ABA staff and/or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) within the Northbridge Public Schools, as appropriate

Participate in required professional development, such as physical restraint training, CPR/First Aid certification, and staff meetings and extended day sessions

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Evaluation:

The BCBA shall be throughout the school year by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and/or their designee based on the knowledge and responsibilities detailed in the job description.

Salary & Benefits:

Education level and experience in the role of BCBA will be considered. Salary to be negotiated with the Superintendent of Schools

Employment

Terms:

School year, including teacher meeting day and all professional development days, as determined by the Northbridge Public Schools…