27-44 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Hopkinton Public School District; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public School District in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a long-term substitute in Marathon School. The role involves developing behavior intervention plans for students with developmental disabilities including Autism, providing staff training, and collaborating with families and school staff.

The position is full-time (1.0) with daily rate-based pay ($150–$294.63 per day) and start date late January 2027 through May 2027; licensure as

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a BCBA.
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum three years in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience training staff/parents.
• Strong written and oral communication with children and adults.
• Commitment to ongoing field knowledge and evidence-based practices.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consult with team on behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations, and social skills. Provide staff with resources and in-class modeling of techniques.
• Oversee and consult with school staff regarding programming and IEP implementation; attend IEP meetings as determined by Student Services Administrators.
• Assist in the development and oversee behavior plans for in-classroom implementation and assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications.
• Conduct behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans/FBA/BX plans.
• Coordinate communications between home and school with regard to home-based goals and provide consultation and recommendations to parents regarding behavior and social issues.
• Ensure timely completion of home-based plans and progress reports.
• Assist coordination of transitions from Early Intervention Programs and community agencies to school programs, and from school to community agencies prior to age 22.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Staff training

Communication

IEP collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Licensed BCBA

Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field

Job description

TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):Long-Term Substitute

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); Start Date 1/25/2027 through May 2027; salary range: $150/day-$294.63/day

LOCATION: MarathonSchool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

This is the position of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The individual will be working as a behaviorist in our schools, with children, parents, and staff. They will develop behavior interventions plans for student with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder and provide staff development on the implementation of particular protocols, data collection and progress monitoring techniques. The Behavior Analyst reports to the principal and the Director of Student Services.

DUTIES:

1. Consult with team members about behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class modeling of techniques;
2. Oversee and provide consultation to school staff regarding programming and IEP implementation, and attend IEP meetings as determined by Student Services Administrators;
3. Assist in the development and oversee behavior plans for in-classroom implementation and assess progress of effectiveness of behavior plans and curriculum modifications;
4. Conduct behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans/FBA/BX plans;
5. Coordinate communications between home and school with regard to home-based goals and issues and provide consultation and recommendations to parents regarding behavior and social issues. Supervise, develop, and monitor home-based goals and objectives with home-based staff and parents;
6. Ensure timely completion of home-based plans and progress reports.
7. Assist coordination of transitions from Early Intervention Programs and community agencies to school programs, and from school to community agencies prior to age 22;
8. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed, or eligible for licensure as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst;
2. Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field;
3. A minimum three (3) years’ training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, and experience providing training to staff and parents;
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults;
5. Commitment to remain current in field knowledge, evaluation and counseling strategies;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of raceor traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.