BCBA Department Head

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Department Head to lead and oversee substantially separate programs for students with disabilities. The role includes developing behavioral plans, supervising staff, and ensuring program quality aligned with IEPs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's in ABA or Special Education with MA BCBA/Special Education licensure and substantial experience in education settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in ABA or Special Education is required.
• Massachusetts Licensure (BCBA Certification and/or Special Education Licensure).
• Preference given to candidates with substantial experience in regular and/or special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee substantially separate programming at assigned schools.
• Provide BCBA consultative services as determined by IEP teams.
• Case management for all students in substantially separate programs.
• Provide consistent academic and behavioral support to students and staff.
• Identify community-based partnerships to meet students' academic, transition, and social-emotional needs.
• Conduct FBA and devise behavior plans as part of evaluations for students pre-K through high school.
• Participate in school teams andSpecial Education leadership meetings as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and provide weekly updates to administrators.
• Provide consultation and professional development to colleagues and the district.
• Oversee implementation and training for curriculum used in the program.
• Serve on site evaluation teams and evaluate paraprofessionals.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Special Education Licensure

Education

Master's Degree in ABA or Special Education

Job description

BCBA Department Head JobID: 1789

• Position Type: FRAA
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Fall River Public Schools

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

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.

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

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.