BCBA - Therapeutic Day School Behavior Specialist

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support students aged 5–22 in a therapeutic day school setting. Reports to the Director; responsibilities include FBAs, BIPs, IEPs, data-driven decisions, staff training, and collaboration with teams to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing training, and family consultation, with commensurate salary and benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• MA Teacher’s Certification required.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the student referral/intake process as needed.
• Conduct individual FBAs (Functional Behavior Assessments), write reports and develop goals and objectives.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for classrooms and individual students and train staff members to implement BIPs for individual students as needed.
• Consult and collaborate with all TEAM members, including administrators, support service providers, clinicians, and other educational staff regularly.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEP’s and progress reports.
• Consult with classroom teachers to develop classroom-wide management systems that create a structured, therapeutic and safe environment for all students and train and supervise classroom staff, as needed.
• Assist students in building social and self regulatory skills.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Assist staff in creating visual systems to support behavior plans and instruction for students as necessary.
• Provide training and support to staff related to the implementation of recommendations, including modeling of recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensure that all treatment methodologies are evidence-based and reflect the most recent research findings.
• Develop data collection systems for individuals and classrooms and provide training to staff for implementation of data systems.
• Graph, monitor and analyze data that are collected and maintain data and all required documentation.
• Provide consultation with and training to families as outlined in the student’s IEP
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy and promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employ appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner in all situations.
• Able to exercise universal precautions and tolerate management of body fluids, if needed.
• Able to reach, grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and able to lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment, up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

Education

Master's degree

MA Teacher’s Certification

Job description

Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support students aged 5–22 in a therapeutic day school setting. Reports to the Director; responsibilities include FBAs, BIPs, IEPs, data-driven decisions, staff training, and collaboration with teams to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing training, and family consultation, with commensurate salary and benefits based on experience