Aniticipated BCBA Department Head

Fall River Public Schools; Mechanicsville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public School District is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Department Head to lead substantially separate programming, develop behavioral plans, and supervise staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IEP teams, ongoing evaluation, training, and program oversight across pre-school through high school, with MA licensure required and preference for experience in special and regular education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or Special Education.
• Massachusetts licensure: BCBA certification and/or Special Education licensure.
• Preference for substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of substantially separate programming at assigned schools.
• Provides BCBA consultative services as determined by individual IEP teams and service delivery grids.
• Case management for all students within substantially separate programming.
• Provide weekly updates to school-based and Special Education central office administrations.
• Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues and the district as needed.
• Oversight of implementation, training, and usage for curriculum in the program.
• Serve on the school site evaluation team and act as primary evaluator for paraprofessionals.

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Special Education

Job description

Position:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-Department Head

Job Description:

The Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assists students with disabilities and oversees the substantially separate programming by developing and implementing the behavioral plans for that population and supervision of their programs.

Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis or Special Education.
• Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure (BCBA Certification and/or Special Education Licensure).
• Preference will be given to those candidates who present evidence of substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Oversight of substantially separate programming at assigned schools.
• Provides BCBA consultative services as determined by an individual's IEP Team, As they appear on the individual's IEP service delivery grid.
• Case management for all students within substantially separate programming.
• Providing consistent academic and behavioral support to students and teaching staff.
• Identify and maintain community based partnerships to meet students' academic, transition and social emotional needs.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and devise appropriate behavior plans as part of the evaluation process for students pre-school through high school.
• Participate in all school based teams as needed, including the principal's administrative team.
• Participate in Special Education team meetings as needed.
• Assist with scheduling of students classes within that programming section.
• Provide weekly updates to school based and Special Education central office administration.
• Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues and the district as needed.
• Oversight of implementation, training, and usage for both online and hard copy curriculum utilized for the program.
• Serve on the school site evaluation team and as the primary evaluator for paraprofessionals.
• Creation and maintaining of student academic (ABA based) programs..
• Additional duties as assigned by the Office of Special Education
• Participates in the evaluation of staff in these programs as directed.

Reports To:

The Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education or their designee

Supervises:

Assists with supervision and evaluation of staff in substantially separate programs and classrooms

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the FRAA Bargaining Unit, Level 2A.Employment is contingent upon job performance, program needs, and funding

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.