Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Young World Physical Education; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO & Sick Time

Gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Positive Regard Network in Holyoke, MA seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide ABA services in Western Massachusetts private schools. This full-time, year-round role supports students with autism and related disabilities, collaborating with the Clinical Director, Education Director, and a team of Interventionists.

The BCBA will develop data-driven behavior plans, supervise staff, assist with IEP meetings, and ensure proper data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited university.
• At least one year of experience providing ABA services to children and adolescents.
• BCBA certification required and to be maintained.
• Adherence to BACB guidelines for Responsible Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Ensure behavioral data systems are implemented to collect data at regular intervals and evaluate behavior plans.
• Assist with developing educational data tracking, including discrete trials.
• Provide ongoing support to Floor Managers and Interventionists on data systems and program implementation.
• Collaborate with school community, including parents/caregivers, to address student progress and create effective plans.
• Manage caseload and prepare documentation; participate in IEP meetings and document accordingly.
• Possibility of providing clinical supervision to BCBA candidates.

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Tools

ABLLS

AFLS

VB-MAPP

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The Center School The Center School - Holyoke, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Springdale Education Center - Holyoke, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps School Based Services - Springfield,Holyoke, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885647

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Positive Regard Network (Holyoke, MA) seeks candidates for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The Positive Regard Network is seeking applicants for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, providing services in our Western Massachusetts private schools.

The BCBA works with the Clinical Director and the Education Director, along with a team of Interventionists and other professional staff, to provide a range of applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment & services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders & related developmental disabilities. In working with the educational team, the BCBA educates, observes, assesses & collaborates to create the educational activities and services that will assist our students to succeed.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals, to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives
• Assists with developing and creating educational data tracking that may include discrete trials
• Provides ongoing support to Floor Managers and Interventionists on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Collaboration and consultation with various members of the school community, including parents/caregivers to address student progress and create effective plans
• Effectively manages caseload and prepares all documentation in a timely fashion; participates in related IEP meetings and completes IEP documentation
• Possibility of providing clinical supervision to BCBA candidates

• This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package (health & dental insurance, long term disability & life insurance, paid holidays and school vacations, PTO & Earned Sick Time, paid snow days, gym membership, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities).

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited university, along with at least one year experience in providing ABA services to children and adolescents. BCBA Certification is required and certification must be maintained at all times. The BCBA is required to adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts.

• Functional Behavioral Assessment process, including Functional Analysis.
• Identifying/selecting and defining target behaviors to decrease and addressing appropriate replacement skills.
• Selecting appropriate measurement systems to track growth or regression of skills.
• An understanding of up-to-date practices, including skills-based treatment.
• Graphing data through visual analysis and analyzing outcomes.
• Making data informed decisions
• Developing function based interventions
• Competency based training
• Naturalistic teaching and Discrete Trial Instruction methodology
• Knowledge in assessment methods such as ABLLS, AFLS or VB-MAPP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Experience in supervising behavioral technicians and conducting treatment integrity data
• Supervision certification through the BACB is strongly preferred.

NOTE: Applicants who are given an offer of employment will be subject to background screening including CORI, SORI, DCF and fingerprinting.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $84,000 to $94,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Welcome to The Center School, Springdale Education Center, School Based Services

Holyoke Center School is a Full-Year private day school serving students ages 5-22 with a variety of special needs., Springdale Education Center (SEC) is an approved private school by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. SEC is an intensive, highly structured, therapeutic year-round day school which provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 5-22. These students are challenged with serious mental health issues, have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers., School Based Services focuses on creating public-private partnerships, enabling cost-effective educational options within the public school districts for special needs students, at-risk students, alternative education programs and schools involved in changing their school culture. School Based Services staff work cooperatively with district personnel to create safe, civil learning environments that promote increased school attendance, increased academic performance, improved student behavioral controls and enhance positive parent and community communication and support.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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