BCBA

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide direct and consultative behavioral services within the district’s elementary and secondary settings in Westfield, MA. The role emphasizes applying ABA principles to support students with disabilities and to guide classroom staff in behavior management.

The incumbent will conduct assessments, develop individualized programs, train staff on behavior techniques, and ensure documentation aligns with IEPs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, psychology, special education or related field.
• BCBA certification is required.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) required.
• Experience with behavior management, therapeutic interventions and school-based services.
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative therapeutic and evaluative services in the school setting.
• Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments and develop individual behavior plans.
• Develop and assist with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in classrooms.
• Develop/implement Discrete Trials curriculum and support staff in its use.
• Schedule and document services per IEPs and monitor daily intervention notes.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Behavior intervention

Education

Master’s degree in education/psychology/special education

BCBA® certification

Job description

BCBA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974635

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools seeks qualified applicants for the following anticipated vacancy:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide direct and consultative therapeutic and evaluative services for the diagnostic, preventative and interventive purposes in the school setting.


• Conduct descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments. Develop/assist with individual behavior management programs for students in the classroom setting.


• Provide program/individual staff consultation on design/implementation of BIPs.


• Provide program/individual staff consultation on development/implementation of Discrete Trials curriculum.


• Schedule and document provision of services to students, as outlined on IEPs Maintain daily intervention notes. Provide guidance for and indirect monitoring of staff entries in daily intervention notes.


• Knowledge of best practices and laws governing students with disabilities; skill in communicating assessment results both orally and in writing; interpersonal communication, consultation, and skills necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.


• Provide support and training in the area of behavioral intervention.


• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor and Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services.

Terms of employment and salary will be established through individual employment agreement.

Performance on this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to grant funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,564 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• 
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  
  
  • Master’s degree in field of education, psychology, special education or related field.
  
  
  • Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®)
  
  
  • Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis required.
  
  
  • Experience using consultant/interventionist models, behavior management, therapeutic intervention, and working with social agencies.
  
  
  • Experience working with children with developmental disabilities.
  
  
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment.
  


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Morris , HR Director


• 94 North Elm Street


• Suite 101


• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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