BCBA - Systemwide 2026-2027

Worcester-Public-Schools; Central Business District (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools in Worcester, MA is seeking a Systemwide BCBA for district-wide autism support and IEP fidelity. The BCBA will supervise ABA paraprofessionals, develop behavior programs, and train staff to implement ABA strategies across classrooms.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Autism Department Head and school teams to ensure effective instructional services and least restrictive environment placement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• BCBA and/or LABA board certification required.
• Five years of clinical services and/or special education experience with autism in a school setting.
• CPI Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ABA and behavioral services for students with Autism and related disabilities.
• Supervise direct ABA paraprofessionals on a weekly basis.
• Supervise intensive and comprehensive behavioral programs.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development in applied behavior analysis.
• Provide training, support, and consultation with families/caregivers of students on a caseload.
• Develop and monitor systematic instructional ABA and behavioral intervention programs.

Education

Master's Degree

BCBA Board Certification

LABA Board Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

BCBA - Systemwide 2026-2027

Worcester Public Schools WPS Systemwide - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5910169
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for a Systemwide BCBA.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The BCBA will work collaboratively with the District-Wide Autism Department Head, and/or Specialist, Principal, special and regular education teachers and support staff to ensure that the delivery of IEP services are being provided with fidelity in accordance to the student’s individualized education program. The BCBA will also provide direct supervision, training and support to ABA paraprofessionals to help support students with autism and other related emotional/developmental disabilities. Services will be based on the principles of applied behavior analysis including the modification of environmental variables, behavior reduction procedures, systematic instruction (e.g., discrete trial teaching, incidental instruction) to teach new and/or adaptive skills, and the maintenance and generalization of skills. The BCBA will work to create programs and transition procedures to ensure that students with Autism and other emotional/developmental disabilities receive instruction in the least restrictive setting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate ABA and behavioral social emotional services for students with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Emotional and other related developmental disabilities
• Supervise direct ABA paraprofessionals on a weekly basis
• Supervise intensive and comprehensive behavioral programs
• Provide ongoing training and professional development in the area of applied behavior analysis
• Provide training, support, and consultation with families/caregivers of students on a caseload
• Provide ongoing consultation with teams (e.g., teachers, itinerants, specialists, administration)
• Develop and monitor the implementation of systematic instructional ABA and behavioral intervention programs for students
• Complete, or supervise ABA paraprofessionals completion of, formal assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R) to assist in the development of educational programs
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans
• Ensure ongoing data collection and monitoring of data to develop and/or recommend program changes
• Complete monthly clinical reviews with team members (e.g., classroom teachers, parents)
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• BCBA Board Certification and/or LABA Board Certification
• Five years of successful experience providing clinical services and/or special education teaching experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders/ social emotional and developmental disabilities in a school setting
• CPI Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Massachusetts teacher’s certification in special education
• Supervisory experience
• Strong computer literacy abilities.
• Working knowledge of special education regulations and process
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition
• Full ELL Category training

Salary

Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level.

WORK YEAR: 185 DAYS

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,410 to $91,420 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your certification will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brittney Lucibello , Special Education Supervisor - South Quadrant
• 20 Irving Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]