Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Public School District is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support PreK-12 in Chelmsford, MA. The role emphasizes data-driven behavior interventions, collaboration with staff and families, and leadership in IEP-related planning.

The ideal candidate holds a BCBA with a master’s degree in ABA or related field, plus DESE certification eligibility, and has experience with FBAs, data collection, and behavior support plans. Salary is per LSAA contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection, conducting FBAs, and writing behavior support plans.
• Experience in writing and implementing programs to support student curriculum needs.
• Classroom teaching experience with strong classroom management with elementary to secondary students.
• Experience supporting students with Autism, Intellectual Impairments, Emotional/Behavioral disabilities.
• Demonstrates skill in consultation and Professional Development training.
• Demonstrates skill in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and professional development to staff to implement best practices.
• Conduct FBAs.
• Perform casework services to correct deficits in behavioral, emotional or social functioning that impede progress.
• Coordinate referrals to agencies as necessary with principal approval.
• Provide psycho-educational support for children and parents.
• Maintain case records and submit data.
• Create data sheets, assist in data collection and analyze data to enhance skill acquisition.
• Provide case management and coordination of services for identified students.
• Collaborate with staff in gathering and sharing information for behavior modification.
• Collaborate with faculty to present results at Return Meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, parents and administrators to ensure consistent programming.
• Assist in IEP process by attending meetings and summarizing data.
• Participate in parent meetings to increase involvement and awareness of resources.
• Other duties related to parent involvement as directed by principal.

Skills

FBAs

Data collection

Behavior support plans

Consultation & professional develop

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

DESE certification eligibility / certification in related fields

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Lowell Public School District Dr. Janice Adie Day School PreK-12 - Chelmsford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lowell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5878162

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide consultation and professional development to staff in order to ensure implementation of “best practices” for all students.

2. Conduct FBAs.

3. Perform casework services with individual children to correct deficits in behavioral, emotional or social functioning that impedes their academic and social progress.

4. Provide recommendations and upon approval by the principal, coordinate the referral of children to various agencies as necessary.

5. Provide psycho-educational support for children and their parents, ex. interpretation of psychological testing.

6. Maintain case records and submit statistical data as required.

7. Create data sheets, assist in data collection and analyze data in order to enhance student performance in skill acquisition.

8. Provide case management and coordination of services for identified students.

9. Consult and collaborate with staff in gathering and giving information on a case, and in establishing and planning for respective roles in the modification of student’s behavior.

10. Collaborate with faculty in compiling academic and behavioral results for presentation at Return Meetings for students returning to their home school.

11. Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, parents, building Administrators and outside agencies in order to provide consistency in programming.

12. Assist in the IEP process by attending meetings, summarizing data and the development of measurable goals and objectives.

13. Perform casework service with parents as an integral part of the task of helping students; to increase the parent’s understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of appropriate resources available.

14. To provide other duties related to parent involvement as directed by the principal.

15. To perform such other job related tasks and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Administrators of Special Education.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university.

2. Certification valid or eligible for service as a Board of Behavior Analysts (BCBA) from the Behavioral Analysis Certification Board(BACB)

3. A secondary DESE certification, in one of the following:

• Teacher of Students with Special Needs
• School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
• School Guidance Counselor
• School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with data collection, conducting FBAs, and writing behavior support plans.

2. Experience in writing and implementing programs to support student curriculum needs.

3. Classroom teaching experience with strong classroom management skills working with students in Elementary, Middle or Secondary School-Age students.

4. Experience supporting students with a variety of disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Impairments, Emotional/Behavioral disabilities.

5. Demonstrates skill in consultation and Professional Development training.

6. Successful experience collaborating with and supporting faculty, support staff, parents and Administrators.

7. Demonstrates skill in written and oral communication.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year 2026/2027

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per LSAA contract

SALARY: As per LSAA contract

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Athanasia Bousios , Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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