BCBA Assistant: Data-Driven Behavior Support

Watertown Public Schools; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

BCBA Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)-Repost

BCBA Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)-Repost

Location: District Wide

Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator

Job ID: #2543

Closing Date: May 13, 2026

Essential Performance Responsibilities

We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our team as a BCBA Assistant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and support students with varying behavioral needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications are subject to change based upon need at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools.

• Must be a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Technician (BT) or be willing to obtain the BT credential outside of school hours
• Possess a philosophy, disposition, and skill set to work effectively with students with varying behavioral needs
• Highly organized with excellent data collection skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Skills

• Proficiency in data collection and analysis
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Serve in a dual role as a Behavior Technician (BT) and assistant to the BCBA
• Act as a liaison between the BCBA and other classroom staff when the BCBA is at another location
• Provide individualized student support
• Model and guide other adults in data collection methods and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Enter behavioral data into our platform after school hours
• Assist the BCBA in training staff on data collection and BIP implementation
• Recognize new behaviors following a pattern and communicate with the BCBA for potential inclusion in programming

Terms of Employment

• This position is an unaffiliated, at-will posting.
• Position requires working during school hours and some after-school time for data entry and additional tasks.
• The salary will be aligned with the candidate's experience and skill set.