Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Amesbury Public Schools; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Amesbury Public Schools in Amesbury, Massachusetts seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support students with social and behavioral challenges. The BCBA will consult with teachers and staff, develop and oversee behavior plans, and ensure data-driven progress across classrooms.

Starting Aug 25, 2026, the position offers a full-time role under the teacher contract with a salary range of $58,859 to $104,074 per year.

Qualifications

• Certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is required.
• Experience in evaluation and treatment of students with behavioral challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Consult with team on behavior plans, curriculum modifications, and in-class modeling.
• Assist in development and oversight of behavior plans across school environments.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Communicate BIPs to staff and provide professional development for fidelity.
• Attend Safety Care Training for de-escalation and restraints.
• Understand IEPs and collaborate with staff to implement accommodations.
• Communicate students' progress to parents respectfully.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Data-driven evaluation

Collaboration with staff

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856629
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

JOB GOALS: The position is accountable for consultation, observation, evaluation and behavior plan development to support teachers, related services providers, school administration, and paraprofessionals as they work with students with social and behavioral challenges. Must have solid knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including general behavioral assessment and Ethical Standards in Behavior Analysis.

SUPERVISION: Director of Student Services/Assistant Director of Student Services/School Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with team members with regard to behavior plans, curriculum modifications, accommodations and social skills, and provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class modeling of techniques.
• Assist in the development and oversight of behavior plans for implementation across school environments and ensure data systems are in place to assess progress of effectiveness of plans and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Conduct appropriate Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to develop Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
• Communicate BIPs to relevant staff, provide appropriate professional development for successful implementation and monitoring to ensure fidelity to BIPs.
• Attend and/or provide training in Safety Care Training for De-escalation and Physical Restraint.
• Understand the Individual Education Plans of students with disabilities who have social or behavioral challenges, participate in team meetings, and collaborate with special education teachers and support staff members to implement IEP accommodations or modifications.
• Communicate the students' academic, social, and behavioral progress to their parents or guardians in a respectful and responsive manner.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with Teacher Contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of school committee policy

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $58,859 to $104,074 Per Year
Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

  Certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)– required

  Experience in evaluation and treatment of students with identified behavioral challenges

  Bachelor’s degree in Education or job related area; Master’s degree preferred

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Eigan
• 5 Highland St
• Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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