BCBA Assistant - Swift

Watertown Public Schools; Unicorn (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a BCBA Assistant to support students with behavioral needs at Swift Middle School. You will work under the BCBA to implement behavior intervention plans, collect data, and train staff in data collection techniques.

The role requires collaboration with the Director of Special Education and related services and building staff. Position is typically during school hours with some after-hours data entry.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Behavior Technician (BT) or be willing to obtain the BT credential outside of school hours.
• Proven ability to collect and analyze data for behavior plans and progress monitoring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data collection

Behavior strategies

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ BCBA Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/27/2026
• Location:
  Swift Middle School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  09/17/2026

BCBA Assistant

Position Title:BCBA Assistant

Location: Swift Middle School

Position Reports To:Director of Special Education and Related Services,

and Building Administrator

Job ID: #2631

Internal Close Date:September 3, 2026

External Close Date:September 17, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Essential Performance Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual 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 implementationRecognize 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.

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.