BCBA Behavioral Intervention Specialist — Schools

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Behavioral Response Specialist to provide specialized behavioral consultation, coaching, and implementation support to assigned schools facing complex student behavioral needs.

In collaboration with school teams, you will identify functions of behavior, strengthen supports, and build school capacity to prevent crises, offering regional consultation rather than ongoing case management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• BCBA certification is required.
• DESE Moderate Special Education certification is required.
• Experience with students with emotional/behavioral needs preferred.
• Trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review functional behavior analysis during and after crisis events.
• Develop and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aligned to student needs.
• Identify environmental triggers and recommend preventative strategies.
• Coach school staff on evidence-based behavioral interventions and supports.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to align crisis response with ongoing behavioral goals.
• Track patterns in student behavior and recommend system-level improvements.

Skills

Functional analysis

Behavior intervention

Staff coaching

Trauma‑informed care

IEP collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in ABA / Special Education / Psychology

BCBA certification

DESE Moderate special education certification

Tools

None

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Behavioral Response Specialist to provide specialized behavioral consultation, coaching, and implementation support to assigned schools facing complex student behavioral needs.

In collaboration with school teams, you will identify functions of behavior, strengthen supports, and build school capacity to prevent crises, offering regional consultation rather than ongoing case management.