Behaviorist

Central Massachusetts Collaborative; Worcester (MA); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative in Worcester, MA is seeking a Behaviorist to support behavioral services within our therapeutic day school for students ages 5–22. The role requires developing BIPs, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teachers and clinicians to implement evidence-based strategies that promote learning and safety.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or related field and at least two years of experience with students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or related field.
• At least two years of experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FBA, positive behavioral interventions, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

Responsabilités

• Participate in the student referral/intake process as needed.
• Support data collection for FBAs, write progress reports and develop behavioral goals and objectives.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for classrooms and individual students and train staff to implement BIPs.
• Consult and collaborate with all TEAM members, including administrators, clinicians, and educational staff.
• Conduct assessments, write reports and participate in team processes.
• Write and implement IEPs and progress reports.
• Train staff to create classroom-wide management systems
• Assist students in building social and self-regulatory skills.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues.
• Provide training and support to staff on recommendations.
• Ensure that treatment methodologies are evidence-based.
• Develop data collection systems and provide training for data systems.
• Graph, monitor and analyze data and maintain documentation.
• Provide consultation with and training to families as outlined in IEP.
• Complete CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training on hire.
• Demonstrate sound judgments aligned with school regulations and promote a positive climate.
• Demonstrate professional communication with staff and stakeholders.
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Connaissances

Two years experience with students

Knowledge of FBA and BIPs

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or related field

Description du poste

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Behaviorist

Job Details

Job ID: 5959883

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Behaviorist

REPORTS TO: Director

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Behaviorist is an energetic and flexible employee who is eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high needs population of students ages 5 to 22. This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing behavioral support through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment in order for students to be successful in their learning endeavors. Interventions are provided in accordance with State and Federal Special Education Laws and Regulations and the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the student referral/intake process as needed.
• Support data collection for FBAs (Functional Behavior Assessments), write progress reports and develop behavioral 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 employs 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, behavior analysis, or related field.
2. 2. At least two years of experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
3. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavioral interventions, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

WORK YEAR: 183 days

WORK HOURS: 7.25 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $62,278 to $108,224 Per Year

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment
• Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Special Education > Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to Central Massachusetts Collaborative

The Central Massachusetts Collaborative (CMC) proudly provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children, grades kindergarten through twelve. Our staff of over 180 full time dedicated employees serve over 500 students from school districts surrounding Worcester County.The CMC was founded in 1975 by our member districts, Webster Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools, under the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section E. Our mission is to provide cost effective solutions to public school districts that are seeking quality education for children in need of specialized services.A member of the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC), the CMSEC strives to achieve excellence within the field of general and special education by creating school environments that are safe, nurturing, and therapeutic for the children we serve.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Allison Freeman , Director of Student Services
• 14 New Bond Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01585
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]