Behavior Specialist/BCBA

ACCEPT Education Collaborative; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEPT Education Collaborative–Middle School in Medway, MA seeks a Behavior Specialist/BCBA to provide educational and behavioral consultation and direct services to support students with diverse needs. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating with staff, families, and ACCEPT programs to implement effective behavioral strategies.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, Board Certification, 3–5 years of experience with special needs in a school setting, and preferred Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) required.
• Board Certification required.
• 3–5 years of experience with children/young adults with special needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Training or understanding in special education law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal assessments and interpret results.
• Respond to challenging behaviors as a direct provider.
• Consult with staff regarding needs and services of students and families.
• Provide consultation and support to ACCEPT programs.
• Develop strategies to implement goals and address behavioral issues in the school setting.
• Serve as a liaison between school and home to ensure consistency of programs.
• Document and review student progress and progress reports.
• Develop goals and objectives regarding educational/behavioral needs with teams.
• Conduct professional development workshops.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

ACCEPT Education Collaborative ACCEPT Education Collaborative- Middle School - Medway, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Position Summary: Provides educational and behavioral consultation and direct services to help ACCEPT programs build capacity to serve students with a variety of diverse needs and disabilities.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
• Board Certification
• 3 – 5 years of experience working with children and/or young adults with special needs, preferably in a school environment

Qualifications Desired

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field
• Training or a strong understanding in special education law

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate formal and informal assessments and interpret results
• Safely respond to both acute and ongoing challenging behaviors as a direct provider within the learning environment
• Consult with staff regarding the needs and services of students and families
• Provide consultation and support to ACCEPT programs
• Develop strategies to implement goals and address behavioral issues in the school setting
• Serve as a liaison between the school and home environments to ensure consistency and appropriate carry-over of programs
• Document and review student progress and review/complete progress reports
• Serve on Team to determine the appropriateness of ACCEPT program
• Consult with teams to develop goals and objectives regarding educational/behavioral needs
• Conduct professional development workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential Functions

• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional travel to all collaborative locations and transfer between ACCEPT programs based on programmatic needs

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Ability to work with children and young adults with special needs
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Commitment to company values and mission
• Strong team player with a collaborative, patient, resilient, resourceful & compassionate nature

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly/run across even or uneven surfaces. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Work Environment: The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position/classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Behavior Specialist/BCBA

ACCEPT Education Collaborative ACCEPT Education Collaborative- Middle School - Medway, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5987194

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 11, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary: Provides educational and behavioral consultation and direct services to help ACCEPT programs build capacity to serve students with a variety of diverse needs and disabilities.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
• Board Certification
• 3 – 5 years of experience working with children and/or young adults with special needs, preferably in a school environment

Qualifications Desired

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field
• Training or a strong understanding in special education law

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate formal and informal assessments and interpret results
• Safely respond to both acute and ongoing challenging behaviors as a direct provider within the learning environment
• Consult with staff regarding the needs and services of students and families
• Provide consultation and support to ACCEPT programs
• Develop strategies to implement goals and address behavioral issues in the school setting
• Serve as a liaison between the school and home environments to ensure consistency and appropriate carry-over of programs
• Document and review student progress and review/complete progress reports
• Serve on Team to determine the appropriateness of ACCEPT program
• Consult with teams to develop goals and objectives regarding educational/behavioral needs
• Conduct professional development workshops
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential Functions

• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional travel to all collaborative locations and transfer between ACCEPT programs based on programmatic needs

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Ability to work with children and young adults with special needs
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Commitment to company values and mission
• Strong team player with a collaborative, patient, resilient, resourceful & compassionate nature

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly/run across even or uneven surfaces. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Work Environment: The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position/classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000 to $113,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to ACCEPT Education Collaborative- Middle School

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education, ABA, or Psychology. LABA, BCBA, or BCaBA certification. A minimum of one year relevant experience. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal requirements.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jacqueline LeSage , Deputy Director of Student Services
• 4 Tech Circle
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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